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Add 8/14 and 12/9

1st number: 8/14, 2nd number: 1 3/9

8/14 + 12/9 is 40/21.

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,
    8/14 = 8 × 9/14 × 9 = 72/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
    12/9 = 12 × 14/9 × 14 = 168/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/126 + 168/126 = 72 + 168/126 = 240/126
  5. 240/126 simplified gives 40/21
  6. So, 8/14 + 12/9 = 40/21
    In mixed form: 119/21

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