Add 49/14 and 1/3, Solve 3 7/14 + 1/3 as a fraction

Add 49/14 and 1/3

1^st number: 3 7/14, 2^nd number: 1/3

49/14 + 1/3 is 23/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 3 is 42

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
49/14 = 49 × 3/14 × 3 = 147/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
1/3 = 1 × 14/3 × 14 = 14/42
Add the two like fractions:
147/42 + 14/42 = 147 + 14/42 = 161/42
161/42 simplified gives 23/6
So, 49/14 + 1/3 = 23/6
In mixed form: 35/6

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