Add 6/5 and 6/14, Solve 1 1/5 + 6/14 as a fraction

Add 6/5 and 6/14

1^st number: 1 1/5, 2^nd number: 6/14

6/5 + 6/14 is 57/35.

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,
6/14 = 6 × 5/14 × 5 = 30/70
Add the two like fractions:
84/70 + 30/70 = 84 + 30/70 = 114/70
114/70 simplified gives 57/35
So, 6/5 + 6/14 = 57/35
In mixed form: 122/35

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