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Add 5/18 and 1/14

5/18 + 1/14 is 22/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    5/18 = 5 × 7/18 × 7 = 35/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
    1/14 = 1 × 9/14 × 9 = 9/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/126 + 9/126 = 35 + 9/126 = 44/126
  5. 44/126 simplified gives 22/63
  6. So, 5/18 + 1/14 = 22/63

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