Add 42/3 and 21/5, Solve 14 0/3 + 4 1/5 as a fraction

Add 42/3 and 21/5

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

42/3 + 21/5 is 91/5.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 5 is 15

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 15
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 5 = 15,
42/3 = 42 × 5/3 × 5 = 210/15
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 3 = 15,
21/5 = 21 × 3/5 × 3 = 63/15
Add the two like fractions:
210/15 + 63/15 = 210 + 63/15 = 273/15
273/15 simplified gives 91/5
So, 42/3 + 21/5 = 91/5
In mixed form: 181/5

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