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Add 18/36 and 18/7

1st number: 18/36, 2nd number: 2 4/7

18/36 + 18/7 is 43/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 7 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
    18/36 = 18 × 7/36 × 7 = 126/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 36 = 252,
    18/7 = 18 × 36/7 × 36 = 648/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/252 + 648/252 = 126 + 648/252 = 774/252
  5. 774/252 simplified gives 43/14
  6. So, 18/36 + 18/7 = 43/14
    In mixed form: 31/14

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