Add 6/4 and 14/49
1st number: 1 2/4, 2nd number: 14/49
6/4 + 14/49 is 25/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 49 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
6/4 = 6 × 49/4 × 49 = 294/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
14/49 = 14 × 4/49 × 4 = 56/196 - Add the two like fractions:
294/196 + 56/196 = 294 + 56/196 = 350/196 - 350/196 simplified gives 25/14
- So, 6/4 + 14/49 = 25/14
In mixed form: 111/14
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