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Add 7/14 and 2/9

7/14 + 2/9 is 13/18.

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,
    7/14 = 7 × 9/14 × 9 = 63/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
    2/9 = 2 × 14/9 × 14 = 28/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    63/126 + 28/126 = 63 + 28/126 = 91/126
  5. 91/126 simplified gives 13/18
  6. So, 7/14 + 2/9 = 13/18

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