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Add 40/9 and 20/14

1st number: 4 4/9, 2nd number: 1 6/14

40/9 + 20/14 is 370/63.

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,
    40/9 = 40 × 14/9 × 14 = 560/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
    20/14 = 20 × 9/14 × 9 = 180/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    560/126 + 180/126 = 560 + 180/126 = 740/126
  5. 740/126 simplified gives 370/63
  6. So, 40/9 + 20/14 = 370/63
    In mixed form: 555/63

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