Add 60/14 and 50/3, Solve 4 4/14 + 16 2/3 as a fraction

Add 60/14 and 50/3

1^st number: 4 4/14, 2^nd number: 16 2/3

60/14 + 50/3 is 440/21.

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,
60/14 = 60 × 3/14 × 3 = 180/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
50/3 = 50 × 14/3 × 14 = 700/42
Add the two like fractions:
180/42 + 700/42 = 180 + 700/42 = 880/42
880/42 simplified gives 440/21
So, 60/14 + 50/3 = 440/21
In mixed form: 2020/21

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