Add 90/14 and 5/3, Solve 6 6/14 + 1 2/3 as a fraction

Add 90/14 and 5/3

1^st number: 6 6/14, 2^nd number: 1 2/3

90/14 + 5/3 is 170/21.

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,
90/14 = 90 × 3/14 × 3 = 270/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
5/3 = 5 × 14/3 × 14 = 70/42
Add the two like fractions:
270/42 + 70/42 = 270 + 70/42 = 340/42
340/42 simplified gives 170/21
So, 90/14 + 5/3 = 170/21
In mixed form: 82/21

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