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Add 1/14 and 1/6

1/14 + 1/6 is 5/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 6 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
    1/14 = 1 × 3/14 × 3 = 3/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
    1/6 = 1 × 7/6 × 7 = 7/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3/42 + 7/42 = 3 + 7/42 = 10/42
  5. 10/42 simplified gives 5/21
  6. So, 1/14 + 1/6 = 5/21

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