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Add 7/14 and 9/4

1st number: 7/14, 2nd number: 2 1/4

7/14 + 9/4 is 11/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 4 is 28

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
    7/14 = 7 × 2/14 × 2 = 14/28
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
    9/4 = 9 × 7/4 × 7 = 63/28
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/28 + 63/28 = 14 + 63/28 = 77/28
  5. 77/28 simplified gives 11/4
  6. So, 7/14 + 9/4 = 11/4
    In mixed form: 23/4

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