Add 18/14 and 2/10
1st number: 1 4/14, 2nd number: 2/10
18/14 + 2/10 is 52/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 10 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
18/14 = 18 × 5/14 × 5 = 90/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
2/10 = 2 × 7/10 × 7 = 14/70 - Add the two like fractions:
90/70 + 14/70 = 90 + 14/70 = 104/70 - 104/70 simplified gives 52/35
- So, 18/14 + 2/10 = 52/35
In mixed form: 117/35
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