Add 8/14 and 18/3, Solve 8/14 + 6 0/3 as a fraction

Add 8/14 and 18/3

1^st number: 8/14, 2^nd number: 6 0/3

8/14 + 18/3 is 46/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 3 is 42

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
8/14 = 8 × 3/14 × 3 = 24/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
18/3 = 18 × 14/3 × 14 = 252/42
Add the two like fractions:
24/42 + 252/42 = 24 + 252/42 = 276/42
276/42 simplified gives 46/7
So, 8/14 + 18/3 = 46/7
In mixed form: 64/7

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