Add 7/9 and 16/14
1st number: 7/9, 2nd number: 1 2/14
7/9 + 16/14 is 121/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
7/9 = 7 × 14/9 × 14 = 98/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
16/14 = 16 × 9/14 × 9 = 144/126 - Add the two like fractions:
98/126 + 144/126 = 98 + 144/126 = 242/126 - 242/126 simplified gives 121/63
- So, 7/9 + 16/14 = 121/63
In mixed form: 158/63
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