Add 25/9 and 2/14, Solve 2 7/9 + 2/14 as a fraction

Add 25/9 and 2/14

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

25/9 + 2/14 is 184/63.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
25/9 = 25 × 14/9 × 14 = 350/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
2/14 = 2 × 9/14 × 9 = 18/126
Add the two like fractions:
350/126 + 18/126 = 350 + 18/126 = 368/126
368/126 simplified gives 184/63
So, 25/9 + 2/14 = 184/63
In mixed form: 258/63

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