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Add 7/14 and 2/3

7/14 + 2/3 is 7/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 3 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
    7/14 = 7 × 3/14 × 3 = 21/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
    2/3 = 2 × 14/3 × 14 = 28/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    21/42 + 28/42 = 21 + 28/42 = 49/42
  5. 49/42 simplified gives 7/6
  6. So, 7/14 + 2/3 = 7/6
    In mixed form: 11/6

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