Add 25/3 and 6/14
1st number: 8 1/3, 2nd number: 6/14
25/3 + 6/14 is 184/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 14 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
25/3 = 25 × 14/3 × 14 = 350/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
6/14 = 6 × 3/14 × 3 = 18/42 - Add the two like fractions:
350/42 + 18/42 = 350 + 18/42 = 368/42 - 368/42 simplified gives 184/21
- So, 25/3 + 6/14 = 184/21
In mixed form: 816/21
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