Add 14/8 and 2/9
1st number: 1 6/8, 2nd number: 2/9
14/8 + 2/9 is 71/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 9 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
14/8 = 14 × 9/8 × 9 = 126/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
2/9 = 2 × 8/9 × 8 = 16/72 - Add the two like fractions:
126/72 + 16/72 = 126 + 16/72 = 142/72 - 142/72 simplified gives 71/36
- So, 14/8 + 2/9 = 71/36
In mixed form: 135/36
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