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Add 84/15 and 9/14

1st number: 5 9/15, 2nd number: 9/14

84/15 + 9/14 is 437/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 14 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
    84/15 = 84 × 14/15 × 14 = 1176/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
    9/14 = 9 × 15/14 × 15 = 135/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1176/210 + 135/210 = 1176 + 135/210 = 1311/210
  5. 1311/210 simplified gives 437/70
  6. So, 84/15 + 9/14 = 437/70
    In mixed form: 617/70

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