Add 3/18 and 10/7, Solve 3/18 + 1 3/7 as a fraction

Add 3/18 and 10/7

1^st number: 3/18, 2^nd number: 1 3/7

3/18 + 10/7 is 67/42.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
3/18 = 3 × 7/18 × 7 = 21/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 18 = 126,
10/7 = 10 × 18/7 × 18 = 180/126
Add the two like fractions:
21/126 + 180/126 = 21 + 180/126 = 201/126
201/126 simplified gives 67/42
So, 3/18 + 10/7 = 67/42
In mixed form: 125/42

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