Add 4/3 and 14/56, Solve 1 1/3 + 14/56 as a fraction

Add 4/3 and 14/56

1^st number: 1 1/3, 2^nd number: 14/56

4/3 + 14/56 is 19/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 56 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
4/3 = 4 × 56/3 × 56 = 224/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
14/56 = 14 × 3/56 × 3 = 42/168
Add the two like fractions:
224/168 + 42/168 = 224 + 42/168 = 266/168
266/168 simplified gives 19/12
So, 4/3 + 14/56 = 19/12
In mixed form: 17/12

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