Add 3/14 and 5/6
3/14 + 5/6 is 22/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
3/14 = 3 × 3/14 × 3 = 9/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
5/6 = 5 × 7/6 × 7 = 35/42 - Add the two like fractions:
9/42 + 35/42 = 9 + 35/42 = 44/42 - 44/42 simplified gives 22/21
- So, 3/14 + 5/6 = 22/21
In mixed form: 11/21
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