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Add 15/9 and 5/14

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

15/9 + 5/14 is 85/42.

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,
    15/9 = 15 × 14/9 × 14 = 210/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
    5/14 = 5 × 9/14 × 9 = 45/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/126 + 45/126 = 210 + 45/126 = 255/126
  5. 255/126 simplified gives 85/42
  6. So, 15/9 + 5/14 = 85/42
    In mixed form: 21/42

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