Add 63/14 and 49/6
1st number: 4 7/14, 2nd number: 8 1/6
63/14 + 49/6 is 38/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
63/14 = 63 × 3/14 × 3 = 189/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
49/6 = 49 × 7/6 × 7 = 343/42 - Add the two like fractions:
189/42 + 343/42 = 189 + 343/42 = 532/42 - 532/42 simplified gives 38/3
- So, 63/14 + 49/6 = 38/3
In mixed form: 122/3
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