Add 8/18 and 10/14, Solve 8/18 + 10/14 as a fraction

Add 8/18 and 10/14

8/18 + 10/14 is 73/63.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
8/18 = 8 × 7/18 × 7 = 56/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
10/14 = 10 × 9/14 × 9 = 90/126
Add the two like fractions:
56/126 + 90/126 = 56 + 90/126 = 146/126
146/126 simplified gives 73/63
So, 8/18 + 10/14 = 73/63
In mixed form: 110/63

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