Add 9/3 and 18/14, Solve 3 0/3 + 1 4/14 as a fraction

Add 9/3 and 18/14

1^st number: 3 0/3, 2^nd number: 1 4/14

9/3 + 18/14 is 30/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 14 is 42

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
9/3 = 9 × 14/3 × 14 = 126/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
18/14 = 18 × 3/14 × 3 = 54/42
Add the two like fractions:
126/42 + 54/42 = 126 + 54/42 = 180/42
180/42 simplified gives 30/7
So, 9/3 + 18/14 = 30/7
In mixed form: 42/7

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