Add 14/3 and 42/70, Solve 4 2/3 + 42/70 as a fraction

Add 14/3 and 42/70

1^st number: 4 2/3, 2^nd number: 42/70

14/3 + 42/70 is 79/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 70 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
14/3 = 14 × 70/3 × 70 = 980/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
42/70 = 42 × 3/70 × 3 = 126/210
Add the two like fractions:
980/210 + 126/210 = 980 + 126/210 = 1106/210
1106/210 simplified gives 79/15
So, 14/3 + 42/70 = 79/15
In mixed form: 54/15

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