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Add 54/14 and 2/18

1st number: 3 12/14, 2nd number: 2/18

54/14 + 2/18 is 250/63.

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,
    54/14 = 54 × 9/14 × 9 = 486/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    2/18 = 2 × 7/18 × 7 = 14/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    486/126 + 14/126 = 486 + 14/126 = 500/126
  5. 500/126 simplified gives 250/63
  6. So, 54/14 + 2/18 = 250/63
    In mixed form: 361/63

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