Add 8/6 and 4/14
1st number: 1 2/6, 2nd number: 4/14
8/6 + 4/14 is 34/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 14 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
8/6 = 8 × 7/6 × 7 = 56/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
4/14 = 4 × 3/14 × 3 = 12/42 - Add the two like fractions:
56/42 + 12/42 = 56 + 12/42 = 68/42 - 68/42 simplified gives 34/21
- So, 8/6 + 4/14 = 34/21
In mixed form: 113/21
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