Add 6/14 and 14/28
6/14 + 14/28 is 13/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 28 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
6/14 = 6 × 2/14 × 2 = 12/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
14/28 = 14 × 1/28 × 1 = 14/28 - Add the two like fractions:
12/28 + 14/28 = 12 + 14/28 = 26/28 - 26/28 simplified gives 13/14
- So, 6/14 + 14/28 = 13/14
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