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Add 9/14 and 9/15

9/14 + 9/15 is 87/70.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
    9/14 = 9 × 15/14 × 15 = 135/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
    9/15 = 9 × 14/15 × 14 = 126/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/210 + 126/210 = 135 + 126/210 = 261/210
  5. 261/210 simplified gives 87/70
  6. So, 9/14 + 9/15 = 87/70
    In mixed form: 117/70

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