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Add 8/3 and 7/18

1st number: 2 2/3, 2nd number: 7/18

8/3 + 7/18 is 55/18.

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,
    7/18 = 7 × 1/18 × 1 = 7/18
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/18 + 7/18 = 48 + 7/18 = 55/18
  5. So, 8/3 + 7/18 = 55/18
    In mixed form: 31/18

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