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Add 5/14 and 25/18

1st number: 5/14, 2nd number: 1 7/18

5/14 + 25/18 is 110/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
    5/14 = 5 × 9/14 × 9 = 45/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    25/18 = 25 × 7/18 × 7 = 175/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/126 + 175/126 = 45 + 175/126 = 220/126
  5. 220/126 simplified gives 110/63
  6. So, 5/14 + 25/18 = 110/63
    In mixed form: 147/63

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