Add 5/3 and 2/14
1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 2/14
5/3 + 2/14 is 38/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
5/3 = 5 × 14/3 × 14 = 70/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
2/14 = 2 × 3/14 × 3 = 6/42 - Add the two like fractions:
70/42 + 6/42 = 70 + 6/42 = 76/42 - 76/42 simplified gives 38/21
- So, 5/3 + 2/14 = 38/21
In mixed form: 117/21
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