Add 2/6 and 4/14
2/6 + 4/14 is 13/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 14 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
2/6 = 2 × 7/6 × 7 = 14/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
4/14 = 4 × 3/14 × 3 = 12/42 - Add the two like fractions:
14/42 + 12/42 = 14 + 12/42 = 26/42 - 26/42 simplified gives 13/21
- So, 2/6 + 4/14 = 13/21
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