Add 4/6 and 2/14
4/6 + 2/14 is 17/21.
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,
4/6 = 4 × 7/6 × 7 = 28/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
2/14 = 2 × 3/14 × 3 = 6/42 - Add the two like fractions:
28/42 + 6/42 = 28 + 6/42 = 34/42 - 34/42 simplified gives 17/21
- So, 4/6 + 2/14 = 17/21
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