Add 1/14 and 6/12
1/14 + 6/12 is 4/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 12 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
1/14 = 1 × 6/14 × 6 = 6/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
6/12 = 6 × 7/12 × 7 = 42/84 - Add the two like fractions:
6/84 + 42/84 = 6 + 42/84 = 48/84 - 48/84 simplified gives 4/7
- So, 1/14 + 6/12 = 4/7
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