Add 42/3 and 49/14
1st number: 14 0/3, 2nd number: 3 7/14
42/3 + 49/14 is 35/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 14 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
42/3 = 42 × 14/3 × 14 = 588/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
49/14 = 49 × 3/14 × 3 = 147/42 - Add the two like fractions:
588/42 + 147/42 = 588 + 147/42 = 735/42 - 735/42 simplified gives 35/2
- So, 42/3 + 49/14 = 35/2
In mixed form: 171/2
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