Add 63/14 and 25/3, Solve 4 7/14 + 8 1/3 as a fraction

Add 63/14 and 25/3

1^st number: 4 7/14, 2^nd number: 8 1/3

63/14 + 25/3 is 77/6.

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,
25/3 = 25 × 14/3 × 14 = 350/42
Add the two like fractions:
189/42 + 350/42 = 189 + 350/42 = 539/42
539/42 simplified gives 77/6
So, 63/14 + 25/3 = 77/6
In mixed form: 125/6

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