Add 28/8 and 42/3, Solve 3 4/8 + 14 0/3 as a fraction

Add 28/8 and 42/3

1^st number: 3 4/8, 2^nd number: 14 0/3

28/8 + 42/3 is 35/2.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 3 is 24

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
28/8 = 28 × 3/8 × 3 = 84/24
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
42/3 = 42 × 8/3 × 8 = 336/24
Add the two like fractions:
84/24 + 336/24 = 84 + 336/24 = 420/24
420/24 simplified gives 35/2
So, 28/8 + 42/3 = 35/2
In mixed form: 171/2

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