Add 21/3 and 1/14
1st number: 7 0/3, 2nd number: 1/14
213 + 114 is 9914.
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,
213 = 21 × 143 × 14 = 29442 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
114 = 1 × 314 × 3 = 342 - Add the two like fractions:
29442 + 342 = 294 + 342 = 29742 - 297/42 simplified gives 9914
- So, 21/3 + 1/14 = 99/14
In mixed form: 7114
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