Add 14/8 and 2/84
1st number: 1 6/8, 2nd number: 2/84
14/8 + 2/84 is 149/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 84 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
14/8 = 14 × 21/8 × 21 = 294/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
2/84 = 2 × 2/84 × 2 = 4/168 - Add the two like fractions:
294/168 + 4/168 = 294 + 4/168 = 298/168 - 298/168 simplified gives 149/84
- So, 14/8 + 2/84 = 149/84
In mixed form: 165/84
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