Add 14/6 and 14/56
1st number: 2 2/6, 2nd number: 14/56
14/6 + 14/56 is 31/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
14/6 = 14 × 28/6 × 28 = 392/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
14/56 = 14 × 3/56 × 3 = 42/168 - Add the two like fractions:
392/168 + 42/168 = 392 + 42/168 = 434/168 - 434/168 simplified gives 31/12
- So, 14/6 + 14/56 = 31/12
In mixed form: 27/12
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