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Add 1/9 and 12/14

1/9 + 12/14 is 61/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 14 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
    1/9 = 1 × 14/9 × 14 = 14/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
    12/14 = 12 × 9/14 × 9 = 108/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/126 + 108/126 = 14 + 108/126 = 122/126
  5. 122/126 simplified gives 61/63
  6. So, 1/9 + 12/14 = 61/63

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