Add 4/6 and 12/14
46 + 1214 is 3221.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 14 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
46 = 4 × 76 × 7 = 2842 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
1214 = 12 × 314 × 3 = 3642 - Add the two like fractions:
2842 + 3642 = 28 + 3642 = 6442 - 64/42 simplified gives 3221
- So, 4/6 + 12/14 = 32/21
In mixed form: 11121
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