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Add 7/14 and 6/5

1st number: 7/14, 2nd number: 1 1/5

7/14 + 6/5 is 17/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 5 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
    7/14 = 7 × 5/14 × 5 = 35/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
    6/5 = 6 × 14/5 × 14 = 84/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/70 + 84/70 = 35 + 84/70 = 119/70
  5. 119/70 simplified gives 17/10
  6. So, 7/14 + 6/5 = 17/10
    In mixed form: 17/10

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