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Add 1/14 and 6/4

1st number: 1/14, 2nd number: 1 2/4

1/14 + 6/4 is 11/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 4 is 28

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
    1/14 = 1 × 2/14 × 2 = 2/28
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
    6/4 = 6 × 7/4 × 7 = 42/28
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2/28 + 42/28 = 2 + 42/28 = 44/28
  5. 44/28 simplified gives 11/7
  6. So, 1/14 + 6/4 = 11/7
    In mixed form: 14/7

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