Add 7/14 and 2/6
7/14 + 2/6 is 5/6.
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,
7/14 = 7 × 3/14 × 3 = 21/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
2/6 = 2 × 7/6 × 7 = 14/42 - Add the two like fractions:
21/42 + 14/42 = 21 + 14/42 = 35/42 - 35/42 simplified gives 5/6
- So, 7/14 + 2/6 = 5/6
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