Add 14/6 and 14/49
1st number: 2 2/6, 2nd number: 14/49
14/6 + 14/49 is 55/21.
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,
14/6 = 14 × 49/6 × 49 = 686/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
14/49 = 14 × 6/49 × 6 = 84/294 - Add the two like fractions:
686/294 + 84/294 = 686 + 84/294 = 770/294 - 770/294 simplified gives 55/21
- So, 14/6 + 14/49 = 55/21
In mixed form: 213/21
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