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Add 6/14 and 35/42

6/14 + 35/42 is 53/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
    6/14 = 6 × 3/14 × 3 = 18/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
    35/42 = 35 × 1/42 × 1 = 35/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/42 + 35/42 = 18 + 35/42 = 53/42
  5. So, 6/14 + 35/42 = 53/42
    In mixed form: 111/42

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