Add 14/21 and 14/8, Solve 14/21 + 1 6/8 as a fraction

Add 14/21 and 14/8

1^st number: 14/21, 2^nd number: 1 6/8

14/21 + 14/8 is 29/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 8 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
14/21 = 14 × 8/21 × 8 = 112/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
14/8 = 14 × 21/8 × 21 = 294/168
Add the two like fractions:
112/168 + 294/168 = 112 + 294/168 = 406/168
406/168 simplified gives 29/12
So, 14/21 + 14/8 = 29/12
In mixed form: 25/12

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