Add 7/3 and 28/14, Solve 2 1/3 + 2 0/14 as a fraction

Add 7/3 and 28/14

1^st number: 2 1/3, 2^nd number: 2 0/14

7/3 + 28/14 is 13/3.

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,
7/3 = 7 × 14/3 × 14 = 98/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
28/14 = 28 × 3/14 × 3 = 84/42
Add the two like fractions:
98/42 + 84/42 = 98 + 84/42 = 182/42
182/42 simplified gives 13/3
So, 7/3 + 28/14 = 13/3
In mixed form: 41/3

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