Add 49/14 and 6/18, Solve 3 7/14 + 6/18 as a fraction

Add 49/14 and 6/18

1^st number: 3 7/14, 2^nd number: 6/18

49/14 + 6/18 is 23/6.

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,
49/14 = 49 × 9/14 × 9 = 441/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
6/18 = 6 × 7/18 × 7 = 42/126
Add the two like fractions:
441/126 + 42/126 = 441 + 42/126 = 483/126
483/126 simplified gives 23/6
So, 49/14 + 6/18 = 23/6
In mixed form: 35/6

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