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Add 6/14 and 5/4

1st number: 6/14, 2nd number: 1 1/4

6/14 + 5/4 is 47/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 4 is 28

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
    6/14 = 6 × 2/14 × 2 = 12/28
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
    5/4 = 5 × 7/4 × 7 = 35/28
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/28 + 35/28 = 12 + 35/28 = 47/28
  5. So, 6/14 + 5/4 = 47/28
    In mixed form: 119/28

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