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Add 14/5 and 21/14

1st number: 2 4/5, 2nd number: 1 7/14

14/5 + 21/14 is 43/10.

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,
    21/14 = 21 × 5/14 × 5 = 105/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/70 + 105/70 = 196 + 105/70 = 301/70
  5. 301/70 simplified gives 43/10
  6. So, 14/5 + 21/14 = 43/10
    In mixed form: 43/10

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