Add 40/14 and 50/3, Solve 2 12/14 + 16 2/3 as a fraction

Add 40/14 and 50/3

1^st number: 2 12/14, 2^nd number: 16 2/3

40/14 + 50/3 is 410/21.

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,
40/14 = 40 × 3/14 × 3 = 120/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
50/3 = 50 × 14/3 × 14 = 700/42
Add the two like fractions:
120/42 + 700/42 = 120 + 700/42 = 820/42
820/42 simplified gives 410/21
So, 40/14 + 50/3 = 410/21
In mixed form: 1911/21

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