Add 42/28 and 6/42, Solve 1 14/28 + 6/42 as a fraction

Add 42/28 and 6/42

1^st number: 1 14/28, 2^nd number: 6/42

42/28 + 6/42 is 23/14.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 42 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
42/28 = 42 × 3/28 × 3 = 126/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
6/42 = 6 × 2/42 × 2 = 12/84
Add the two like fractions:
126/84 + 12/84 = 126 + 12/84 = 138/84
138/84 simplified gives 23/14
So, 42/28 + 6/42 = 23/14
In mixed form: 19/14

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