Add 6/14 and 4/42
6/14 + 4/42 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,
6/14 = 6 × 3/14 × 3 = 18/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
4/42 = 4 × 1/42 × 1 = 4/42 - Add the two like fractions:
18/42 + 4/42 = 18 + 4/42 = 22/42 - 22/42 simplified gives 11/21
- So, 6/14 + 4/42 = 11/21
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