Add 2/14 and 40/18, Solve 2/14 + 2 4/18 as a fraction

Add 2/14 and 40/18

1^st number: 2/14, 2^nd number: 2 4/18

2/14 + 40/18 is 149/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 18 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
2/14 = 2 × 9/14 × 9 = 18/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
40/18 = 40 × 7/18 × 7 = 280/126
Add the two like fractions:
18/126 + 280/126 = 18 + 280/126 = 298/126
298/126 simplified gives 149/63
So, 2/14 + 40/18 = 149/63
In mixed form: 223/63

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