Add 14/8 and 28/6
1st number: 1 6/8, 2nd number: 4 4/6
14/8 + 28/6 is 77/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 6 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
14/8 = 14 × 3/8 × 3 = 42/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
28/6 = 28 × 4/6 × 4 = 112/24 - Add the two like fractions:
42/24 + 112/24 = 42 + 112/24 = 154/24 - 154/24 simplified gives 77/12
- So, 14/8 + 28/6 = 77/12
In mixed form: 65/12
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