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Add 4/14 and 5/6

4/14 + 5/6 is 47/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
    4/14 = 4 × 3/14 × 3 = 12/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
    5/6 = 5 × 7/6 × 7 = 35/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/42 + 35/42 = 12 + 35/42 = 47/42
  5. So, 4/14 + 5/6 = 47/42
    In mixed form: 15/42

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