Add 4/3 and 63/14, Solve 1 1/3 + 4 7/14 as a fraction

Add 4/3 and 63/14

1^st number: 1 1/3, 2^nd number: 4 7/14

4/3 + 63/14 is 35/6.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
4/3 = 4 × 14/3 × 14 = 56/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
63/14 = 63 × 3/14 × 3 = 189/42
Add the two like fractions:
56/42 + 189/42 = 56 + 189/42 = 245/42
245/42 simplified gives 35/6
So, 4/3 + 63/14 = 35/6
In mixed form: 55/6

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