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Add 6/14 and 42/49

6/14 + 42/49 is 9/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
    6/14 = 6 × 7/14 × 7 = 42/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
    42/49 = 42 × 2/49 × 2 = 84/98
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/98 + 84/98 = 42 + 84/98 = 126/98
  5. 126/98 simplified gives 9/7
  6. So, 6/14 + 42/49 = 9/7
    In mixed form: 12/7

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