Add 64/3 and 4/14, Solve 21 1/3 + 4/14 as a fraction

Add 64/3 and 4/14

1^st number: 21 1/3, 2^nd number: 4/14

64/3 + 4/14 is 454/21.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
64/3 = 64 × 14/3 × 14 = 896/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
4/14 = 4 × 3/14 × 3 = 12/42
Add the two like fractions:
896/42 + 12/42 = 896 + 12/42 = 908/42
908/42 simplified gives 454/21
So, 64/3 + 4/14 = 454/21
In mixed form: 2113/21

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