Add 14/3 and 14/84, Solve 4 2/3 + 14/84 as a fraction

Add 14/3 and 14/84

1^st number: 4 2/3, 2^nd number: 14/84

14/3 + 14/84 is 29/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 84 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
14/3 = 14 × 28/3 × 28 = 392/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
14/84 = 14 × 1/84 × 1 = 14/84
Add the two like fractions:
392/84 + 14/84 = 392 + 14/84 = 406/84
406/84 simplified gives 29/6
So, 14/3 + 14/84 = 29/6
In mixed form: 45/6

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