Add 20/14 and 21/18, Solve 1 6/14 + 1 3/18 as a fraction

Add 20/14 and 21/18

1^st number: 1 6/14, 2^nd number: 1 3/18

20/14 + 21/18 is 109/42.

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,
20/14 = 20 × 9/14 × 9 = 180/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
21/18 = 21 × 7/18 × 7 = 147/126
Add the two like fractions:
180/126 + 147/126 = 180 + 147/126 = 327/126
327/126 simplified gives 109/42
So, 20/14 + 21/18 = 109/42
In mixed form: 225/42

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