Add 20/3 and 24/14, Solve 6 2/3 + 1 10/14 as a fraction

Add 20/3 and 24/14

1^st number: 6 2/3, 2^nd number: 1 10/14

20/3 + 24/14 is 176/21.

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,
20/3 = 20 × 14/3 × 14 = 280/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
24/14 = 24 × 3/14 × 3 = 72/42
Add the two like fractions:
280/42 + 72/42 = 280 + 72/42 = 352/42
352/42 simplified gives 176/21
So, 20/3 + 24/14 = 176/21
In mixed form: 88/21

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