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Add 21/14 and 7/3

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

21/14 + 7/3 is 23/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
    21/14 = 21 × 3/14 × 3 = 63/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
    7/3 = 7 × 14/3 × 14 = 98/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    63/42 + 98/42 = 63 + 98/42 = 161/42
  5. 161/42 simplified gives 23/6
  6. So, 21/14 + 7/3 = 23/6
    In mixed form: 35/6

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