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Add 14/9 and 8/12

1^st number: 1 5/9, 2^nd number: 8/12

14/9 + 8/12 is 20/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 12 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
   14/9 = 14 × 4/9 × 4 = 56/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
   8/12 = 8 × 3/12 × 3 = 24/36
4. Add the two like fractions:
   56/36 + 24/36 = 56 + 24/36 = 80/36
5. 80/36 simplified gives 20/9
6. So, 14/9 + 8/12 = 20/9
   In mixed form: 22/9

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