Add 30/14 and 14/18, Solve 2 2/14 + 14/18 as a fraction

Add 30/14 and 14/18

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

30/14 + 14/18 is 184/63.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
30/14 = 30 × 9/14 × 9 = 270/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
14/18 = 14 × 7/18 × 7 = 98/126
Add the two like fractions:
270/126 + 98/126 = 270 + 98/126 = 368/126
368/126 simplified gives 184/63
So, 30/14 + 14/18 = 184/63
In mixed form: 258/63

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