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Add 10/6 and 9/14

1st number: 1 4/6, 2nd number: 9/14

10/6 + 9/14 is 97/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 14 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
    10/6 = 10 × 7/6 × 7 = 70/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
    9/14 = 9 × 3/14 × 3 = 27/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/42 + 27/42 = 70 + 27/42 = 97/42
  5. So, 10/6 + 9/14 = 97/42
    In mixed form: 213/42

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