Add 8/3 and 56/14, Solve 2 2/3 + 4 0/14 as a fraction

Add 8/3 and 56/14

1^st number: 2 2/3, 2^nd number: 4 0/14

8/3 + 56/14 is 20/3.

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,
8/3 = 8 × 14/3 × 14 = 112/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
56/14 = 56 × 3/14 × 3 = 168/42
Add the two like fractions:
112/42 + 168/42 = 112 + 168/42 = 280/42
280/42 simplified gives 20/3
So, 8/3 + 56/14 = 20/3
In mixed form: 62/3

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