How to solve 5/14+11/42

1. Factor the equation (x + 2)(x + 3) = 0. 2. Set each factor equal to zero: x + 2 = 0 and x + 3 = 0. 3. Solve for x: x = -2 and x = -3.

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$$5/14+11/42$$

$\frac{13}{21}\approx 0.619047619$

Least common multiple of $14$ and $42$ is $42$. Convert $\frac{5}{14}$ and $\frac{11}{42}$ to fractions with denominator $42$.

$$\frac{15}{42}+\frac{11}{42}$$

Since $\frac{15}{42}$ and $\frac{11}{42}$ have the same denominator, add them by adding their numerators.

$$\frac{15+11}{42}$$

Add $15$ and $11$ to get $26$.

$$\frac{26}{42}$$

Reduce the fraction $\frac{26}{42}$ to lowest terms by extracting and canceling out $2$.

$$\frac{13}{21}$$

$\frac{13}{3 \cdot 7} = 0.6190476190476191$