Add 24/3 and 49/14, Solve 8 0/3 + 3 7/14 as a fraction

Add 24/3 and 49/14

1^st number: 8 0/3, 2^nd number: 3 7/14

24/3 + 49/14 is 23/2.

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,
24/3 = 24 × 14/3 × 14 = 336/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
49/14 = 49 × 3/14 × 3 = 147/42
Add the two like fractions:
336/42 + 147/42 = 336 + 147/42 = 483/42
483/42 simplified gives 23/2
So, 24/3 + 49/14 = 23/2
In mixed form: 111/2

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