Add 3/18 and 27/14, Solve 3/18 + 1 13/14 as a fraction

Add 3/18 and 27/14

1^st number: 3/18, 2^nd number: 1 13/14

3/18 + 27/14 is 44/21.

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,
3/18 = 3 × 7/18 × 7 = 21/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
27/14 = 27 × 9/14 × 9 = 243/126
Add the two like fractions:
21/126 + 243/126 = 21 + 243/126 = 264/126
264/126 simplified gives 44/21
So, 3/18 + 27/14 = 44/21
In mixed form: 22/21

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