Add 14/6 and 63/28
1st number: 2 2/6, 2nd number: 2 7/28
14/6 + 63/28 is 55/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
14/6 = 14 × 14/6 × 14 = 196/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
63/28 = 63 × 3/28 × 3 = 189/84 - Add the two like fractions:
196/84 + 189/84 = 196 + 189/84 = 385/84 - 385/84 simplified gives 55/12
- So, 14/6 + 63/28 = 55/12
In mixed form: 47/12
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