Add 63/14 and 6/42
1st number: 4 7/14, 2nd number: 6/42
63/14 + 6/42 is 65/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 42 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 42 × 1 = 42,
6/42 = 6 × 1/42 × 1 = 6/42 - Add the two like fractions:
189/42 + 6/42 = 189 + 6/42 = 195/42 - 195/42 simplified gives 65/14
- So, 63/14 + 6/42 = 65/14
In mixed form: 49/14
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