Add 5/18 and 14/7, Solve 5/18 + 2 0/7 as a fraction

Add 5/18 and 14/7

1^st number: 5/18, 2^nd number: 2 0/7

5/18 + 14/7 is 41/18.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 7 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
5/18 = 5 × 7/18 × 7 = 35/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 18 = 126,
14/7 = 14 × 18/7 × 18 = 252/126
Add the two like fractions:
35/126 + 252/126 = 35 + 252/126 = 287/126
287/126 simplified gives 41/18
So, 5/18 + 14/7 = 41/18
In mixed form: 25/18

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