Add 14/5 and 3/42, Solve 2 4/5 + 3/42 as a fraction

Add 14/5 and 3/42

1^st number: 2 4/5, 2^nd number: 3/42

14/5 + 3/42 is 201/70.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 42 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
14/5 = 14 × 42/5 × 42 = 588/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
3/42 = 3 × 5/42 × 5 = 15/210
Add the two like fractions:
588/210 + 15/210 = 588 + 15/210 = 603/210
603/210 simplified gives 201/70
So, 14/5 + 3/42 = 201/70
In mixed form: 261/70

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