Add 2/6 and 14/84
2/6 + 14/84 is 1/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
2/6 = 2 × 14/6 × 14 = 28/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
14/84 = 14 × 1/84 × 1 = 14/84 - Add the two like fractions:
28/84 + 14/84 = 28 + 14/84 = 42/84 - 42/84 simplified gives 1/2
- So, 2/6 + 14/84 = 1/2
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