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Add 18/3 and 21/14

1st number: 6 0/3, 2nd number: 1 7/14

18/3 + 21/14 is 15/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
    18/3 = 18 × 14/3 × 14 = 252/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
    21/14 = 21 × 3/14 × 3 = 63/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/42 + 63/42 = 252 + 63/42 = 315/42
  5. 315/42 simplified gives 15/2
  6. So, 18/3 + 21/14 = 15/2
    In mixed form: 71/2

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