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Add 8/5 and 14/18

1st number: 1 3/5, 2nd number: 14/18

8/5 + 14/18 is 107/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 18 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
    8/5 = 8 × 18/5 × 18 = 144/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    14/18 = 14 × 5/18 × 5 = 70/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/90 + 70/90 = 144 + 70/90 = 214/90
  5. 214/90 simplified gives 107/45
  6. So, 8/5 + 14/18 = 107/45
    In mixed form: 217/45

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