Add 4/14 and 28/9, Solve 4/14 + 3 1/9 as a fraction

Add 4/14 and 28/9

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

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

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
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
4/14 = 4 × 9/14 × 9 = 36/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
28/9 = 28 × 14/9 × 14 = 392/126
Add the two like fractions:
36/126 + 392/126 = 36 + 392/126 = 428/126
428/126 simplified gives 214/63
So, 4/14 + 28/9 = 214/63
In mixed form: 325/63

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