Add 75/14 and 9/3, Solve 5 5/14 + 3 0/3 as a fraction

Add 75/14 and 9/3

1^st number: 5 5/14, 2^nd number: 3 0/3

75/14 + 9/3 is 117/14.

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,
75/14 = 75 × 3/14 × 3 = 225/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
9/3 = 9 × 14/3 × 14 = 126/42
Add the two like fractions:
225/42 + 126/42 = 225 + 126/42 = 351/42
351/42 simplified gives 117/14
So, 75/14 + 9/3 = 117/14
In mixed form: 85/14

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