Add 9/6 and 2/14
1st number: 1 3/6, 2nd number: 2/14
96 + 214 is 2314.
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,
96 = 9 × 76 × 7 = 6342 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
214 = 2 × 314 × 3 = 642 - Add the two like fractions:
6342 + 642 = 63 + 642 = 6942 - 69/42 simplified gives 2314
- So, 9/6 + 2/14 = 23/14
In mixed form: 1914
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