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Add 6/9 and 25/14

1st number: 6/9, 2nd number: 1 11/14

6/9 + 25/14 is 103/42.

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,
    6/9 = 6 × 14/9 × 14 = 84/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
    25/14 = 25 × 9/14 × 9 = 225/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/126 + 225/126 = 84 + 225/126 = 309/126
  5. 309/126 simplified gives 103/42
  6. So, 6/9 + 25/14 = 103/42
    In mixed form: 219/42

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