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Add 8/18 and 18/14

1st number: 8/18, 2nd number: 1 4/14

8/18 + 18/14 is 109/63.

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,
    8/18 = 8 × 7/18 × 7 = 56/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
    18/14 = 18 × 9/14 × 9 = 162/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/126 + 162/126 = 56 + 162/126 = 218/126
  5. 218/126 simplified gives 109/63
  6. So, 8/18 + 18/14 = 109/63
    In mixed form: 146/63

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