Add 14/21 and 35/4, Solve 14/21 + 8 3/4 as a fraction

Add 14/21 and 35/4

1^st number: 14/21, 2^nd number: 8 3/4

14/21 + 35/4 is 113/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 4 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
14/21 = 14 × 4/21 × 4 = 56/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
35/4 = 35 × 21/4 × 21 = 735/84
Add the two like fractions:
56/84 + 735/84 = 56 + 735/84 = 791/84
791/84 simplified gives 113/12
So, 14/21 + 35/4 = 113/12
In mixed form: 95/12

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