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Add 16/14 and 14/9

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

16/14 + 14/9 is 170/63.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
    16/14 = 16 × 9/14 × 9 = 144/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
    14/9 = 14 × 14/9 × 14 = 196/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/126 + 196/126 = 144 + 196/126 = 340/126
  5. 340/126 simplified gives 170/63
  6. So, 16/14 + 14/9 = 170/63
    In mixed form: 244/63

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