Add 6/4 and 14/42
1st number: 1 2/4, 2nd number: 14/42
6/4 + 14/42 is 11/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 42 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
6/4 = 6 × 21/4 × 21 = 126/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
14/42 = 14 × 2/42 × 2 = 28/84 - Add the two like fractions:
126/84 + 28/84 = 126 + 28/84 = 154/84 - 154/84 simplified gives 11/6
- So, 6/4 + 14/42 = 11/6
In mixed form: 15/6
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