Add 12/9 and 84/14, Solve 1 3/9 + 6 0/14 as a fraction

Add 12/9 and 84/14

1^st number: 1 3/9, 2^nd number: 6 0/14

12/9 + 84/14 is 22/3.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 14 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
12/9 = 12 × 14/9 × 14 = 168/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
84/14 = 84 × 9/14 × 9 = 756/126
Add the two like fractions:
168/126 + 756/126 = 168 + 756/126 = 924/126
924/126 simplified gives 22/3
So, 12/9 + 84/14 = 22/3
In mixed form: 71/3

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