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Add 14/8 and 9/18

1^st number: 1 6/8, 2^nd number: 9/18

14/8 + 9/18 is 9/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 18 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
   14/8 = 14 × 9/8 × 9 = 126/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
   9/18 = 9 × 4/18 × 4 = 36/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   126/72 + 36/72 = 126 + 36/72 = 162/72
5. 162/72 simplified gives 9/4
6. So, 14/8 + 9/18 = 9/4
   In mixed form: 21/4

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