Add 14/84 and 63/10, Solve 14/84 + 6 3/10 as a fraction

Add 14/84 and 63/10

1^st number: 14/84, 2^nd number: 6 3/10

14/84 + 63/10 is 97/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 10 is 420

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
14/84 = 14 × 5/84 × 5 = 70/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 42 = 420,
63/10 = 63 × 42/10 × 42 = 2646/420
Add the two like fractions:
70/420 + 2646/420 = 70 + 2646/420 = 2716/420
2716/420 simplified gives 97/15
So, 14/84 + 63/10 = 97/15
In mixed form: 67/15

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