Add 5/14 and 7/42
5/14 + 7/42 is 11/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 42 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
5/14 = 5 × 3/14 × 3 = 15/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
7/42 = 7 × 1/42 × 1 = 7/42 - Add the two like fractions:
15/42 + 7/42 = 15 + 7/42 = 22/42 - 22/42 simplified gives 11/21
- So, 5/14 + 7/42 = 11/21
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