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Add 5/14 and 4/18

5/14 + 4/18 is 73/126.

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,
    4/18 = 4 × 7/18 × 7 = 28/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/126 + 28/126 = 45 + 28/126 = 73/126
  5. So, 5/14 + 4/18 = 73/126

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