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Add 16/9 and 9/14

1st number: 1 7/9, 2nd number: 9/14

16/9 + 9/14 is 305/126.

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,
    16/9 = 16 × 14/9 × 14 = 224/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
    9/14 = 9 × 9/14 × 9 = 81/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    224/126 + 81/126 = 224 + 81/126 = 305/126
  5. So, 16/9 + 9/14 = 305/126
    In mixed form: 253/126

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