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Add 6/14 and 6/8

6/14 + 6/8 is 33/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 4 = 56,
    6/14 = 6 × 4/14 × 4 = 24/56
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
    6/8 = 6 × 7/8 × 7 = 42/56
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/56 + 42/56 = 24 + 42/56 = 66/56
  5. 66/56 simplified gives 33/28
  6. So, 6/14 + 6/8 = 33/28
    In mixed form: 15/28

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