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Add 9/6 and 10/14

1st number: 1 3/6, 2nd number: 10/14

9/6 + 10/14 is 31/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
    9/6 = 9 × 7/6 × 7 = 63/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
    10/14 = 10 × 3/14 × 3 = 30/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    63/42 + 30/42 = 63 + 30/42 = 93/42
  5. 93/42 simplified gives 31/14
  6. So, 9/6 + 10/14 = 31/14
    In mixed form: 23/14

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