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Add 14/9 and 8/18

1^st number: 1 5/9, 2^nd number: 8/18

14/9 + 8/18 is 2/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 18 is 18
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
   14/9 = 14 × 2/9 × 2 = 28/18
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
   8/18 = 8 × 1/18 × 1 = 8/18
4. Add the two like fractions:
   28/18 + 8/18 = 28 + 8/18 = 36/18
5. 36/18 simplified gives 2/1
6. So, 14/9 + 8/18 = 2/1

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