Add 32/3 and 12/14, Solve 10 2/3 + 12/14 as a fraction

Add 32/3 and 12/14

1^st number: 10 2/3, 2^nd number: 12/14

32/3 + 12/14 is 242/21.

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,
32/3 = 32 × 14/3 × 14 = 448/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
12/14 = 12 × 3/14 × 3 = 36/42
Add the two like fractions:
448/42 + 36/42 = 448 + 36/42 = 484/42
484/42 simplified gives 242/21
So, 32/3 + 12/14 = 242/21
In mixed form: 1111/21

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