Add 28/2 and 2/84, Solve 14 0/2 + 2/84 as a fraction

Add 28/2 and 2/84

1^st number: 14 0/2, 2^nd number: 2/84

28/2 + 2/84 is 589/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 84 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 42 = 84,
28/2 = 28 × 42/2 × 42 = 1176/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
2/84 = 2 × 1/84 × 1 = 2/84
Add the two like fractions:
1176/84 + 2/84 = 1176 + 2/84 = 1178/84
1178/84 simplified gives 589/42
So, 28/2 + 2/84 = 589/42
In mixed form: 141/42

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