Add 1/3 and 14/4
1st number: 1/3, 2nd number: 3 2/4
1/3 + 14/4 is 23/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 4 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
1/3 = 1 × 4/3 × 4 = 4/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
14/4 = 14 × 3/4 × 3 = 42/12 - Add the two like fractions:
4/12 + 42/12 = 4 + 42/12 = 46/12 - 46/12 simplified gives 23/6
- So, 1/3 + 14/4 = 23/6
In mixed form: 35/6
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