Add 1/6 and 14/49
1/6 + 14/49 is 19/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 49 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
1/6 = 1 × 49/6 × 49 = 49/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
14/49 = 14 × 6/49 × 6 = 84/294 - Add the two like fractions:
49/294 + 84/294 = 49 + 84/294 = 133/294 - 133/294 simplified gives 19/42
- So, 1/6 + 14/49 = 19/42
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