Add 6/14 and 40/49, Solve 6/14 + 40/49 as a fraction

Add 6/14 and 40/49

6/14 + 40/49 is 61/49.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 49 is 98

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
6/14 = 6 × 7/14 × 7 = 42/98
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
40/49 = 40 × 2/49 × 2 = 80/98
Add the two like fractions:
42/98 + 80/98 = 42 + 80/98 = 122/98
122/98 simplified gives 61/49
So, 6/14 + 40/49 = 61/49
In mixed form: 112/49

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