Add 25/3 and 14/84, Solve 8 1/3 + 14/84 as a fraction

Add 25/3 and 14/84

1^st number: 8 1/3, 2^nd number: 14/84

25/3 + 14/84 is 17/2.

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,
25/3 = 25 × 28/3 × 28 = 700/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
14/84 = 14 × 1/84 × 1 = 14/84
Add the two like fractions:
700/84 + 14/84 = 700 + 14/84 = 714/84
714/84 simplified gives 17/2
So, 25/3 + 14/84 = 17/2
In mixed form: 81/2

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