Add 28/5 and 14/84, Solve 5 3/5 + 14/84 as a fraction

Add 28/5 and 14/84

1^st number: 5 3/5, 2^nd number: 14/84

28/5 + 14/84 is 173/30.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 84 is 420

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 84 = 420,
28/5 = 28 × 84/5 × 84 = 2352/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
14/84 = 14 × 5/84 × 5 = 70/420
Add the two like fractions:
2352/420 + 70/420 = 2352 + 70/420 = 2422/420
2422/420 simplified gives 173/30
So, 28/5 + 14/84 = 173/30
In mixed form: 523/30

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