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Add 2/6 and 14/9

1st number: 2/6, 2nd number: 1 5/9

2/6 + 14/9 is 17/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 9 is 18

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
    2/6 = 2 × 3/6 × 3 = 6/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
    14/9 = 14 × 2/9 × 2 = 28/18
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/18 + 28/18 = 6 + 28/18 = 34/18
  5. 34/18 simplified gives 17/9
  6. So, 2/6 + 14/9 = 17/9
    In mixed form: 18/9

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