Add 14/28 and 4/6
14/28 + 4/6 is 7/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 6 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
14/28 = 14 × 3/28 × 3 = 42/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
4/6 = 4 × 14/6 × 14 = 56/84 - Add the two like fractions:
42/84 + 56/84 = 42 + 56/84 = 98/84 - 98/84 simplified gives 7/6
- So, 14/28 + 4/6 = 7/6
In mixed form: 11/6
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