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Add 3/5 and 6/14

3/5 + 6/14 is 36/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
    3/5 = 3 × 14/5 × 14 = 42/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
    6/14 = 6 × 5/14 × 5 = 30/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/70 + 30/70 = 42 + 30/70 = 72/70
  5. 72/70 simplified gives 36/35
  6. So, 3/5 + 6/14 = 36/35
    In mixed form: 11/35

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