Add 21/18 and 14/8, Solve 1 3/18 + 1 6/8 as a fraction

Add 21/18 and 14/8

1^st number: 1 3/18, 2^nd number: 1 6/8

21/18 + 14/8 is 35/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 8 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
21/18 = 21 × 4/18 × 4 = 84/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
14/8 = 14 × 9/8 × 9 = 126/72
Add the two like fractions:
84/72 + 126/72 = 84 + 126/72 = 210/72
210/72 simplified gives 35/12
So, 21/18 + 14/8 = 35/12
In mixed form: 211/12

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