Add 2/14 and 6/8
2/14 + 6/8 is 25/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 8 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 4 = 56,
2/14 = 2 × 4/14 × 4 = 8/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
6/8 = 6 × 7/8 × 7 = 42/56 - Add the two like fractions:
8/56 + 42/56 = 8 + 42/56 = 50/56 - 50/56 simplified gives 25/28
- So, 2/14 + 6/8 = 25/28
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