Add 14/42 and 6/12
14/42 + 6/12 is 5/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 12 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
14/42 = 14 × 2/42 × 2 = 28/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
6/12 = 6 × 7/12 × 7 = 42/84 - Add the two like fractions:
28/84 + 42/84 = 28 + 42/84 = 70/84 - 70/84 simplified gives 5/6
- So, 14/42 + 6/12 = 5/6
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