Add 8/3 and 7/14
1st number: 2 2/3, 2nd number: 7/14
8/3 + 7/14 is 19/6.
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,
8/3 = 8 × 14/3 × 14 = 112/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
7/14 = 7 × 3/14 × 3 = 21/42 - Add the two like fractions:
112/42 + 21/42 = 112 + 21/42 = 133/42 - 133/42 simplified gives 19/6
- So, 8/3 + 7/14 = 19/6
In mixed form: 31/6
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