Add 40/18 and 18/14, Solve 2 4/18 + 1 4/14 as a fraction

Add 40/18 and 18/14

1^st number: 2 4/18, 2^nd number: 1 4/14

40/18 + 18/14 is 221/63.

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,
40/18 = 40 × 7/18 × 7 = 280/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
18/14 = 18 × 9/14 × 9 = 162/126
Add the two like fractions:
280/126 + 162/126 = 280 + 162/126 = 442/126
442/126 simplified gives 221/63
So, 40/18 + 18/14 = 221/63
In mixed form: 332/63

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