Add 63/14 and 2/3, Solve 4 7/14 + 2/3 as a fraction

Add 63/14 and 2/3

1^st number: 4 7/14, 2^nd number: 2/3

63/14 + 2/3 is 31/6.

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,
63/14 = 63 × 3/14 × 3 = 189/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
2/3 = 2 × 14/3 × 14 = 28/42
Add the two like fractions:
189/42 + 28/42 = 189 + 28/42 = 217/42
217/42 simplified gives 31/6
So, 63/14 + 2/3 = 31/6
In mixed form: 51/6

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