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Add 14/4 and 2/9

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

14/4 + 2/9 is 67/18.

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,
    2/9 = 2 × 4/9 × 4 = 8/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/36 + 8/36 = 126 + 8/36 = 134/36
  5. 134/36 simplified gives 67/18
  6. So, 14/4 + 2/9 = 67/18
    In mixed form: 313/18

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