Add 25/18 and 9/14, Solve 1 7/18 + 9/14 as a fraction

Add 25/18 and 9/14

1^st number: 1 7/18, 2^nd number: 9/14

25/18 + 9/14 is 128/63.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
25/18 = 25 × 7/18 × 7 = 175/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
9/14 = 9 × 9/14 × 9 = 81/126
Add the two like fractions:
175/126 + 81/126 = 175 + 81/126 = 256/126
256/126 simplified gives 128/63
So, 25/18 + 9/14 = 128/63
In mixed form: 22/63

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