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Add 9/14 and 4/9

9/14 + 4/9 is 137/126.

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,
    9/14 = 9 × 9/14 × 9 = 81/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
    4/9 = 4 × 14/9 × 14 = 56/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    81/126 + 56/126 = 81 + 56/126 = 137/126
  5. So, 9/14 + 4/9 = 137/126
    In mixed form: 111/126

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