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Add 5/3 and 4/14

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

5/3 + 4/14 is 41/21.

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,
    5/3 = 5 × 14/3 × 14 = 70/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
    4/14 = 4 × 3/14 × 3 = 12/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/42 + 12/42 = 70 + 12/42 = 82/42
  5. 82/42 simplified gives 41/21
  6. So, 5/3 + 4/14 = 41/21
    In mixed form: 120/21

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