Add 14/6 and 40/42
1st number: 2 2/6, 2nd number: 40/42
146 + 4042 is 237.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 42 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
146 = 14 × 76 × 7 = 9842 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
4042 = 40 × 142 × 1 = 4042 - Add the two like fractions:
9842 + 4042 = 98 + 4042 = 13842 - 138/42 simplified gives 237
- So, 14/6 + 40/42 = 23/7
In mixed form: 327
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