Add 14/2 and 20/84, Solve 7 0/2 + 20/84 as a fraction

Add 14/2 and 20/84

1^st number: 7 0/2, 2^nd number: 20/84

14/2 + 20/84 is 152/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 84 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 42 = 84,
14/2 = 14 × 42/2 × 42 = 588/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
20/84 = 20 × 1/84 × 1 = 20/84
Add the two like fractions:
588/84 + 20/84 = 588 + 20/84 = 608/84
608/84 simplified gives 152/21
So, 14/2 + 20/84 = 152/21
In mixed form: 75/21

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