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Add 90/3 and 6/14

1st number: 30 0/3, 2nd number: 6/14

90/3 + 6/14 is 213/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 14 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
    90/3 = 90 × 14/3 × 14 = 1260/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
    6/14 = 6 × 3/14 × 3 = 18/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1260/42 + 18/42 = 1260 + 18/42 = 1278/42
  5. 1278/42 simplified gives 213/7
  6. So, 90/3 + 6/14 = 213/7
    In mixed form: 303/7

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