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Add 63/14 and 1/6

1st number: 4 7/14, 2nd number: 1/6

63/14 + 1/6 is 14/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 6 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
    63/14 = 63 × 3/14 × 3 = 189/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
    1/6 = 1 × 7/6 × 7 = 7/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/42 + 7/42 = 189 + 7/42 = 196/42
  5. 196/42 simplified gives 14/3
  6. So, 63/14 + 1/6 = 14/3
    In mixed form: 42/3

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