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Add 14/5 and 16/14

1st number: 2 4/5, 2nd number: 1 2/14

14/5 + 16/14 is 138/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 14 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
    14/5 = 14 × 14/5 × 14 = 196/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
    16/14 = 16 × 5/14 × 5 = 80/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/70 + 80/70 = 196 + 80/70 = 276/70
  5. 276/70 simplified gives 138/35
  6. So, 14/5 + 16/14 = 138/35
    In mixed form: 333/35

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