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Add 42/3 and 18/28

1st number: 14 0/3, 2nd number: 18/28

42/3 + 18/28 is 205/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 28 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
    42/3 = 42 × 28/3 × 28 = 1176/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    18/28 = 18 × 3/28 × 3 = 54/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1176/84 + 54/84 = 1176 + 54/84 = 1230/84
  5. 1230/84 simplified gives 205/14
  6. So, 42/3 + 18/28 = 205/14
    In mixed form: 149/14

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