Add 18/14 and 3/18, Solve 1 4/14 + 3/18 as a fraction

Add 18/14 and 3/18

1^st number: 1 4/14, 2^nd number: 3/18

18/14 + 3/18 is 61/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 18 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
18/14 = 18 × 9/14 × 9 = 162/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
3/18 = 3 × 7/18 × 7 = 21/126
Add the two like fractions:
162/126 + 21/126 = 162 + 21/126 = 183/126
183/126 simplified gives 61/42
So, 18/14 + 3/18 = 61/42
In mixed form: 119/42

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