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Add 20/18 and 14/7

1st number: 1 2/18, 2nd number: 2 0/7

20/18 + 14/7 is 28/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 7 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    20/18 = 20 × 7/18 × 7 = 140/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 18 = 126,
    14/7 = 14 × 18/7 × 18 = 252/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/126 + 252/126 = 140 + 252/126 = 392/126
  5. 392/126 simplified gives 28/9
  6. So, 20/18 + 14/7 = 28/9
    In mixed form: 31/9

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