Add 14/3 and 2/8
1st number: 4 2/3, 2nd number: 2/8
143 + 28 is 5912.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
143 = 14 × 83 × 8 = 11224 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
28 = 2 × 38 × 3 = 624 - Add the two like fractions:
11224 + 624 = 112 + 624 = 11824 - 118/24 simplified gives 5912
- So, 14/3 + 2/8 = 59/12
In mixed form: 41112
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