Add 63/5 and 14/42, Solve 12 3/5 + 14/42 as a fraction

Add 63/5 and 14/42

1^st number: 12 3/5, 2^nd number: 14/42

63/5 + 14/42 is 194/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 42 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
63/5 = 63 × 42/5 × 42 = 2646/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
14/42 = 14 × 5/42 × 5 = 70/210
Add the two like fractions:
2646/210 + 70/210 = 2646 + 70/210 = 2716/210
2716/210 simplified gives 194/15
So, 63/5 + 14/42 = 194/15
In mixed form: 1214/15

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