Add 18/14 and 5/3, Solve 1 4/14 + 1 2/3 as a fraction

Add 18/14 and 5/3

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

18/14 + 5/3 is 62/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 3 is 42

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
18/14 = 18 × 3/14 × 3 = 54/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
5/3 = 5 × 14/3 × 14 = 70/42
Add the two like fractions:
54/42 + 70/42 = 54 + 70/42 = 124/42
124/42 simplified gives 62/21
So, 18/14 + 5/3 = 62/21
In mixed form: 220/21

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