Add 14/21 and 80/12, Solve 14/21 + 6 8/12 as a fraction

Add 14/21 and 80/12

1^st number: 14/21, 2^nd number: 6 8/12

14/21 + 80/12 is 22/3.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 12 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
14/21 = 14 × 4/21 × 4 = 56/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
80/12 = 80 × 7/12 × 7 = 560/84
Add the two like fractions:
56/84 + 560/84 = 56 + 560/84 = 616/84
616/84 simplified gives 22/3
So, 14/21 + 80/12 = 22/3
In mixed form: 71/3

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