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To add fractions the denominators must be equal.
\Denominators are same, write sum of numerators over denominator.
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Add the numerators.
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Rewrite the improper fraction ![\"\"](\"/MathKey/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=9358ffb50d0a45e3b9a65dc850e1f828.png\")
as a mixed number.
Begin by dividing 14 by 9. The remainder will be the numerator of the
\mixed number’s fraction.
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The simplified expression is ![\"\"](\"/MathKey/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=2f2ab4ffa4dca4e714db3c82005049b3.png\")
.