Add 6/8 and 5/14
6/8 + 5/14 is 31/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 14 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
6/8 = 6 × 7/8 × 7 = 42/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 4 = 56,
5/14 = 5 × 4/14 × 4 = 20/56 - Add the two like fractions:
42/56 + 20/56 = 42 + 20/56 = 62/56 - 62/56 simplified gives 31/28
- So, 6/8 + 5/14 = 31/28
In mixed form: 13/28
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