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Add 14/4 and 15/9

1^st number: 3 2/4, 2^nd number: 1 6/9

14/4 + 15/9 is 31/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 9 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
   14/4 = 14 × 9/4 × 9 = 126/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
   15/9 = 15 × 4/9 × 4 = 60/36
4. Add the two like fractions:
   126/36 + 60/36 = 126 + 60/36 = 186/36
5. 186/36 simplified gives 31/6
6. So, 14/4 + 15/9 = 31/6
   In mixed form: 51/6

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