Add 7/3 and 75/14
1st number: 2 1/3, 2nd number: 5 5/14
7/3 + 75/14 is 323/42.
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,
7/3 = 7 × 14/3 × 14 = 98/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
75/14 = 75 × 3/14 × 3 = 225/42 - Add the two like fractions:
98/42 + 225/42 = 98 + 225/42 = 323/42 - So, 7/3 + 75/14 = 323/42
In mixed form: 729/42
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