Add 2/3 and 32/14
1st number: 2/3, 2nd number: 2 4/14
2/3 + 32/14 is 62/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
2/3 = 2 × 14/3 × 14 = 28/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
32/14 = 32 × 3/14 × 3 = 96/42 - Add the two like fractions:
28/42 + 96/42 = 28 + 96/42 = 124/42 - 124/42 simplified gives 62/21
- So, 2/3 + 32/14 = 62/21
In mixed form: 220/21
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