Add 2/5 and 6/14
2/5 + 6/14 is 29/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 14 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
2/5 = 2 × 14/5 × 14 = 28/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
6/14 = 6 × 5/14 × 5 = 30/70 - Add the two like fractions:
28/70 + 30/70 = 28 + 30/70 = 58/70 - 58/70 simplified gives 29/35
- So, 2/5 + 6/14 = 29/35
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