Add 14/10 and 3/9, Solve 1 4/10 + 3/9 as a fraction

Add 14/10 and 3/9

1^st number: 1 4/10, 2^nd number: 3/9

14/10 + 3/9 is 26/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 9 is 90

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
14/10 = 14 × 9/10 × 9 = 126/90
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
3/9 = 3 × 10/9 × 10 = 30/90
Add the two like fractions:
126/90 + 30/90 = 126 + 30/90 = 156/90
156/90 simplified gives 26/15
So, 14/10 + 3/9 = 26/15
In mixed form: 111/15

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