Add 15/14 and 49/6, Solve 1 1/14 + 8 1/6 as a fraction

Add 15/14 and 49/6

1^st number: 1 1/14, 2^nd number: 8 1/6

15/14 + 49/6 is 194/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 6 is 42

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
15/14 = 15 × 3/14 × 3 = 45/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
49/6 = 49 × 7/6 × 7 = 343/42
Add the two like fractions:
45/42 + 343/42 = 45 + 343/42 = 388/42
388/42 simplified gives 194/21
So, 15/14 + 49/6 = 194/21
In mixed form: 95/21

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