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Add 5/14 and 9/6

1st number: 5/14, 2nd number: 1 3/6

5/14 + 9/6 is 13/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 6 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
    5/14 = 5 × 3/14 × 3 = 15/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
    9/6 = 9 × 7/6 × 7 = 63/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/42 + 63/42 = 15 + 63/42 = 78/42
  5. 78/42 simplified gives 13/7
  6. So, 5/14 + 9/6 = 13/7
    In mixed form: 16/7

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