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Add 8/3 and 14/18

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

8/3 + 14/18 is 31/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 18 is 18

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 6 = 18,
    8/3 = 8 × 6/3 × 6 = 48/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
    14/18 = 14 × 1/18 × 1 = 14/18
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/18 + 14/18 = 48 + 14/18 = 62/18
  5. 62/18 simplified gives 31/9
  6. So, 8/3 + 14/18 = 31/9
    In mixed form: 34/9

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