Add 9/14 and 1/6
9/14 + 1/6 is 17/21.
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,
9/14 = 9 × 3/14 × 3 = 27/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
1/6 = 1 × 7/6 × 7 = 7/42 - Add the two like fractions:
27/42 + 7/42 = 27 + 7/42 = 34/42 - 34/42 simplified gives 17/21
- So, 9/14 + 1/6 = 17/21
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