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

Add 3/14 and 24/3

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

3/14 + 24/3 is 115/14.

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,
3/14 = 3 × 3/14 × 3 = 9/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
24/3 = 24 × 14/3 × 14 = 336/42
Add the two like fractions:
9/42 + 336/42 = 9 + 336/42 = 345/42
345/42 simplified gives 115/14
So, 3/14 + 24/3 = 115/14
In mixed form: 83/14

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