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Add 3/14 and 10/18

3/14 + 10/18 is 97/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
    3/14 = 3 × 9/14 × 9 = 27/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    10/18 = 10 × 7/18 × 7 = 70/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/126 + 70/126 = 27 + 70/126 = 97/126
  5. So, 3/14 + 10/18 = 97/126

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