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Add 14/9 and 18/8

1st number: 1 5/9, 2nd number: 2 2/8

14/9 + 18/8 is 137/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 8 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
    14/9 = 14 × 8/9 × 8 = 112/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
    18/8 = 18 × 9/8 × 9 = 162/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/72 + 162/72 = 112 + 162/72 = 274/72
  5. 274/72 simplified gives 137/36
  6. So, 14/9 + 18/8 = 137/36
    In mixed form: 329/36

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