Add 6/5 and 2/14
1st number: 1 1/5, 2nd number: 2/14
6/5 + 2/14 is 47/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 14 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
6/5 = 6 × 14/5 × 14 = 84/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
2/14 = 2 × 5/14 × 5 = 10/70 - Add the two like fractions:
84/70 + 10/70 = 84 + 10/70 = 94/70 - 94/70 simplified gives 47/35
- So, 6/5 + 2/14 = 47/35
In mixed form: 112/35
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