Add 28/14 and 35/3, Solve 2 0/14 + 11 2/3 as a fraction

Add 28/14 and 35/3

1^st number: 2 0/14, 2^nd number: 11 2/3

28/14 + 35/3 is 41/3.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
28/14 = 28 × 3/14 × 3 = 84/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
35/3 = 35 × 14/3 × 14 = 490/42
Add the two like fractions:
84/42 + 490/42 = 84 + 490/42 = 574/42
574/42 simplified gives 41/3
So, 28/14 + 35/3 = 41/3
In mixed form: 132/3

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