Add 42/3 and 7/4
1st number: 14 0/3, 2nd number: 1 3/4
42/3 + 7/4 is 63/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 4 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
42/3 = 42 × 4/3 × 4 = 168/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
7/4 = 7 × 3/4 × 3 = 21/12 - Add the two like fractions:
168/12 + 21/12 = 168 + 21/12 = 189/12 - 189/12 simplified gives 63/4
- So, 42/3 + 7/4 = 63/4
In mixed form: 153/4
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