Add 10/14 and 14/9, Solve 10/14 + 1 5/9 as a fraction

Add 10/14 and 14/9

1^st number: 10/14, 2^nd number: 1 5/9

10/14 + 14/9 is 143/63.

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,
10/14 = 10 × 9/14 × 9 = 90/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
14/9 = 14 × 14/9 × 14 = 196/126
Add the two like fractions:
90/126 + 196/126 = 90 + 196/126 = 286/126
286/126 simplified gives 143/63
So, 10/14 + 14/9 = 143/63
In mixed form: 217/63

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