Add 2/14 and 84/18, Solve 2/14 + 4 12/18 as a fraction

Add 2/14 and 84/18

1^st number: 2/14, 2^nd number: 4 12/18

2/14 + 84/18 is 101/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 18 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
2/14 = 2 × 9/14 × 9 = 18/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
84/18 = 84 × 7/18 × 7 = 588/126
Add the two like fractions:
18/126 + 588/126 = 18 + 588/126 = 606/126
606/126 simplified gives 101/21
So, 2/14 + 84/18 = 101/21
In mixed form: 417/21

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