Add 42/3 and 63/72, Solve 14 0/3 + 63/72 as a fraction

Add 42/3 and 63/72

1^st number: 14 0/3, 2^nd number: 63/72

42/3 + 63/72 is 119/8.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 72 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 24 = 72,
42/3 = 42 × 24/3 × 24 = 1008/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
63/72 = 63 × 1/72 × 1 = 63/72
Add the two like fractions:
1008/72 + 63/72 = 1008 + 63/72 = 1071/72
1071/72 simplified gives 119/8
So, 42/3 + 63/72 = 119/8
In mixed form: 147/8

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