Add 6/14 and 9/5
1st number: 6/14, 2nd number: 1 4/5
6/14 + 9/5 is 78/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 5 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
6/14 = 6 × 5/14 × 5 = 30/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
9/5 = 9 × 14/5 × 14 = 126/70 - Add the two like fractions:
30/70 + 126/70 = 30 + 126/70 = 156/70 - 156/70 simplified gives 78/35
- So, 6/14 + 9/5 = 78/35
In mixed form: 28/35
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