Add 18/3 and 2/14
1st number: 6 0/3, 2nd number: 2/14
18/3 + 2/14 is 43/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 14 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
18/3 = 18 × 14/3 × 14 = 252/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
2/14 = 2 × 3/14 × 3 = 6/42 - Add the two like fractions:
252/42 + 6/42 = 252 + 6/42 = 258/42 - 258/42 simplified gives 43/7
- So, 18/3 + 2/14 = 43/7
In mixed form: 61/7
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