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Add 4/9 and 12/14

4/9 + 12/14 is 82/63.

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,
    4/9 = 4 × 14/9 × 14 = 56/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
    12/14 = 12 × 9/14 × 9 = 108/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/126 + 108/126 = 56 + 108/126 = 164/126
  5. 164/126 simplified gives 82/63
  6. So, 4/9 + 12/14 = 82/63
    In mixed form: 119/63

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