Add 42/3 and 18/49, Solve 14 0/3 + 18/49 as a fraction

Add 42/3 and 18/49

1^st number: 14 0/3, 2^nd number: 18/49

42/3 + 18/49 is 704/49.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 49 is 147

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 147
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 49 = 147,
42/3 = 42 × 49/3 × 49 = 2058/147
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
18/49 = 18 × 3/49 × 3 = 54/147
Add the two like fractions:
2058/147 + 54/147 = 2058 + 54/147 = 2112/147
2112/147 simplified gives 704/49
So, 42/3 + 18/49 = 704/49
In mixed form: 1418/49

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