Add 8/9 and 3/14
8/9 + 3/14 is 139/126.
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,
8/9 = 8 × 14/9 × 14 = 112/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
3/14 = 3 × 9/14 × 9 = 27/126 - Add the two like fractions:
112/126 + 27/126 = 112 + 27/126 = 139/126 - So, 8/9 + 3/14 = 139/126
In mixed form: 113/126
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