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Add 8/9 and 5/14

8/9 + 5/14 is 157/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
    8/9 = 8 × 14/9 × 14 = 112/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
    5/14 = 5 × 9/14 × 9 = 45/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/126 + 45/126 = 112 + 45/126 = 157/126
  5. So, 8/9 + 5/14 = 157/126
    In mixed form: 131/126

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