Add 16/14 and 6/3, Solve 1 2/14 + 2 0/3 as a fraction

Add 16/14 and 6/3

1^st number: 1 2/14, 2^nd number: 2 0/3

16/14 + 6/3 is 22/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 3 is 42

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
16/14 = 16 × 3/14 × 3 = 48/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
6/3 = 6 × 14/3 × 14 = 84/42
Add the two like fractions:
48/42 + 84/42 = 48 + 84/42 = 132/42
132/42 simplified gives 22/7
So, 16/14 + 6/3 = 22/7
In mixed form: 31/7

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