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Add 14/6 and 45/9

1st number: 2 2/6, 2nd number: 5 0/9

14/6 + 45/9 is 22/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 9 is 18

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
    14/6 = 14 × 3/6 × 3 = 42/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
    45/9 = 45 × 2/9 × 2 = 90/18
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/18 + 90/18 = 42 + 90/18 = 132/18
  5. 132/18 simplified gives 22/3
  6. So, 14/6 + 45/9 = 22/3
    In mixed form: 71/3

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