Add 72/9 and 9/14, Solve 8 0/9 + 9/14 as a fraction

Add 72/9 and 9/14

1^st number: 8 0/9, 2^nd number: 9/14

72/9 + 9/14 is 121/14.

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,
72/9 = 72 × 14/9 × 14 = 1008/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
9/14 = 9 × 9/14 × 9 = 81/126
Add the two like fractions:
1008/126 + 81/126 = 1008 + 81/126 = 1089/126
1089/126 simplified gives 121/14
So, 72/9 + 9/14 = 121/14
In mixed form: 89/14

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