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Add 14/9 and 48/7

1st number: 1 5/9, 2nd number: 6 6/7

14/9 + 48/7 is 530/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 7 is 63

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
    14/9 = 14 × 7/9 × 7 = 98/63
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
    48/7 = 48 × 9/7 × 9 = 432/63
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/63 + 432/63 = 98 + 432/63 = 530/63
  5. So, 14/9 + 48/7 = 530/63
    In mixed form: 826/63

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