Add 25/3 and 42/14, Solve 8 1/3 + 3 0/14 as a fraction

Add 25/3 and 42/14

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

25/3 + 42/14 is 34/3.

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,
25/3 = 25 × 14/3 × 14 = 350/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
42/14 = 42 × 3/14 × 3 = 126/42
Add the two like fractions:
350/42 + 126/42 = 350 + 126/42 = 476/42
476/42 simplified gives 34/3
So, 25/3 + 42/14 = 34/3
In mixed form: 111/3

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