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Add 14/84 and 21/8

1st number: 14/84, 2nd number: 2 5/8

14/84 + 21/8 is 67/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 8 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
    14/84 = 14 × 2/84 × 2 = 28/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
    21/8 = 21 × 21/8 × 21 = 441/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/168 + 441/168 = 28 + 441/168 = 469/168
  5. 469/168 simplified gives 67/24
  6. So, 14/84 + 21/8 = 67/24
    In mixed form: 219/24

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