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Add 20/9 and 1/14

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

20/9 + 1/14 is 289/126.

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,
    20/9 = 20 × 14/9 × 14 = 280/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
    1/14 = 1 × 9/14 × 9 = 9/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/126 + 9/126 = 280 + 9/126 = 289/126
  5. So, 20/9 + 1/14 = 289/126
    In mixed form: 237/126

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