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Add 28/3 and 1/14

1st number: 9 1/3, 2nd number: 1/14

28/3 + 1/14 is 395/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
    28/3 = 28 × 14/3 × 14 = 392/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
    1/14 = 1 × 3/14 × 3 = 3/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    392/42 + 3/42 = 392 + 3/42 = 395/42
  5. So, 28/3 + 1/14 = 395/42
    In mixed form: 917/42

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