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Add 6/14 and 16/9

1st number: 6/14, 2nd number: 1 7/9

6/14 + 16/9 is 139/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
    6/14 = 6 × 9/14 × 9 = 54/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
    16/9 = 16 × 14/9 × 14 = 224/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/126 + 224/126 = 54 + 224/126 = 278/126
  5. 278/126 simplified gives 139/63
  6. So, 6/14 + 16/9 = 139/63
    In mixed form: 213/63

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