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Add 28/9 and 4/14

1st number: 3 1/9, 2nd number: 4/14

28/9 + 4/14 is 214/63.

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,
    28/9 = 28 × 14/9 × 14 = 392/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
    4/14 = 4 × 9/14 × 9 = 36/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    392/126 + 36/126 = 392 + 36/126 = 428/126
  5. 428/126 simplified gives 214/63
  6. So, 28/9 + 4/14 = 214/63
    In mixed form: 325/63

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