Add 18/3 and 14/28, Solve 6 0/3 + 14/28 as a fraction

Add 18/3 and 14/28

1^st number: 6 0/3, 2^nd number: 14/28

18/3 + 14/28 is 13/2.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 28 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
18/3 = 18 × 28/3 × 28 = 504/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
14/28 = 14 × 3/28 × 3 = 42/84
Add the two like fractions:
504/84 + 42/84 = 504 + 42/84 = 546/84
546/84 simplified gives 13/2
So, 18/3 + 14/28 = 13/2
In mixed form: 61/2

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