Add 21/14 and 16/9
1st number: 1 7/14, 2nd number: 1 7/9
21/14 + 16/9 is 59/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 9 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
21/14 = 21 × 9/14 × 9 = 189/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
16/9 = 16 × 14/9 × 14 = 224/126 - Add the two like fractions:
189/126 + 224/126 = 189 + 224/126 = 413/126 - 413/126 simplified gives 59/18
- So, 21/14 + 16/9 = 59/18
In mixed form: 35/18
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