Add 2/14 and 6/12
2/14 + 6/12 is 9/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 12 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
2/14 = 2 × 6/14 × 6 = 12/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
6/12 = 6 × 7/12 × 7 = 42/84 - Add the two like fractions:
12/84 + 42/84 = 12 + 42/84 = 54/84 - 54/84 simplified gives 9/14
- So, 2/14 + 6/12 = 9/14
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