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Add 3/2 and 9/14

1st number: 1 1/2, 2nd number: 9/14

3/2 + 9/14 is 15/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 14 is 14

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 14
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 7 = 14,
    3/2 = 3 × 7/2 × 7 = 21/14
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 1 = 14,
    9/14 = 9 × 1/14 × 1 = 9/14
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    21/14 + 9/14 = 21 + 9/14 = 30/14
  5. 30/14 simplified gives 15/7
  6. So, 3/2 + 9/14 = 15/7
    In mixed form: 21/7

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