Add 5/14 and 3/9
5/14 + 3/9 is 29/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
5/14 = 5 × 9/14 × 9 = 45/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
3/9 = 3 × 14/9 × 14 = 42/126 - Add the two like fractions:
45/126 + 42/126 = 45 + 42/126 = 87/126 - 87/126 simplified gives 29/42
- So, 5/14 + 3/9 = 29/42
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