Add 42/3 and 14/63, Solve 14 0/3 + 14/63 as a fraction

Add 42/3 and 14/63

1^st number: 14 0/3, 2^nd number: 14/63

42/3 + 14/63 is 128/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 63 is 63

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 21 = 63,
42/3 = 42 × 21/3 × 21 = 882/63
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
14/63 = 14 × 1/63 × 1 = 14/63
Add the two like fractions:
882/63 + 14/63 = 882 + 14/63 = 896/63
896/63 simplified gives 128/9
So, 42/3 + 14/63 = 128/9
In mixed form: 142/9

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