Add 4/18 and 14/7, Solve 4/18 + 2 0/7 as a fraction

Add 4/18 and 14/7

1^st number: 4/18, 2^nd number: 2 0/7

4/18 + 14/7 is 20/9.

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,
4/18 = 4 × 7/18 × 7 = 28/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 18 = 126,
14/7 = 14 × 18/7 × 18 = 252/126
Add the two like fractions:
28/126 + 252/126 = 28 + 252/126 = 280/126
280/126 simplified gives 20/9
So, 4/18 + 14/7 = 20/9
In mixed form: 22/9

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