Add 10/5 and 14/21, Solve 2 0/5 + 14/21 as a fraction

Add 10/5 and 14/21

1^st number: 2 0/5, 2^nd number: 14/21

10/5 + 14/21 is 8/3.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 21 is 105

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 21 = 105,
10/5 = 10 × 21/5 × 21 = 210/105
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
14/21 = 14 × 5/21 × 5 = 70/105
Add the two like fractions:
210/105 + 70/105 = 210 + 70/105 = 280/105
280/105 simplified gives 8/3
So, 10/5 + 14/21 = 8/3
In mixed form: 22/3

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