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Add 14/12 and 8/9

1^st number: 1 2/12, 2^nd number: 8/9

14/12 + 8/9 is 37/18.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 9 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
   14/12 = 14 × 3/12 × 3 = 42/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
   8/9 = 8 × 4/9 × 4 = 32/36
4. Add the two like fractions:
   42/36 + 32/36 = 42 + 32/36 = 74/36
5. 74/36 simplified gives 37/18
6. So, 14/12 + 8/9 = 37/18
   In mixed form: 21/18

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