Add 12/3 and 5/14, Solve 4 0/3 + 5/14 as a fraction

Add 12/3 and 5/14

1^st number: 4 0/3, 2^nd number: 5/14

12/3 + 5/14 is 61/14.

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,
12/3 = 12 × 14/3 × 14 = 168/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
5/14 = 5 × 3/14 × 3 = 15/42
Add the two like fractions:
168/42 + 15/42 = 168 + 15/42 = 183/42
183/42 simplified gives 61/14
So, 12/3 + 5/14 = 61/14
In mixed form: 45/14

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