Add 16/3 and 7/14, Solve 5 1/3 + 7/14 as a fraction

Add 16/3 and 7/14

1^st number: 5 1/3, 2^nd number: 7/14

16/3 + 7/14 is 35/6.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
16/3 = 16 × 14/3 × 14 = 224/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
7/14 = 7 × 3/14 × 3 = 21/42
Add the two like fractions:
224/42 + 21/42 = 224 + 21/42 = 245/42
245/42 simplified gives 35/6
So, 16/3 + 7/14 = 35/6
In mixed form: 55/6

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