Add 14/56 and 18/9, Solve 14/56 + 2 0/9 as a fraction

Add 14/56 and 18/9

1^st number: 14/56, 2^nd number: 2 0/9

14/56 + 18/9 is 9/4.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 9 is 504

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
14/56 = 14 × 9/56 × 9 = 126/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
18/9 = 18 × 56/9 × 56 = 1008/504
Add the two like fractions:
126/504 + 1008/504 = 126 + 1008/504 = 1134/504
1134/504 simplified gives 9/4
So, 14/56 + 18/9 = 9/4
In mixed form: 21/4

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