Add 4/14 and 15/3, Solve 4/14 + 5 0/3 as a fraction

Add 4/14 and 15/3

1^st number: 4/14, 2^nd number: 5 0/3

4/14 + 15/3 is 37/7.

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,
4/14 = 4 × 3/14 × 3 = 12/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
15/3 = 15 × 14/3 × 14 = 210/42
Add the two like fractions:
12/42 + 210/42 = 12 + 210/42 = 222/42
222/42 simplified gives 37/7
So, 4/14 + 15/3 = 37/7
In mixed form: 52/7

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