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Add 14/9 and 6/14

1st number: 1 5/9, 2nd number: 6/14

14/9 + 6/14 is 125/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 14 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
    14/9 = 14 × 14/9 × 14 = 196/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
    6/14 = 6 × 9/14 × 9 = 54/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/126 + 54/126 = 196 + 54/126 = 250/126
  5. 250/126 simplified gives 125/63
  6. So, 14/9 + 6/14 = 125/63
    In mixed form: 162/63

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