Add 6/14 and 3/6
6/14 + 3/6 is 13/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
6/14 = 6 × 3/14 × 3 = 18/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
3/6 = 3 × 7/6 × 7 = 21/42 - Add the two like fractions:
18/42 + 21/42 = 18 + 21/42 = 39/42 - 39/42 simplified gives 13/14
- So, 6/14 + 3/6 = 13/14
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