Add 9/14 and 5/9
9/14 + 5/9 is 151/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
9/14 = 9 × 9/14 × 9 = 81/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
5/9 = 5 × 14/9 × 14 = 70/126 - Add the two like fractions:
81/126 + 70/126 = 81 + 70/126 = 151/126 - So, 9/14 + 5/9 = 151/126
In mixed form: 125/126
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