Add 42/14 and 1/84
1st number: 3 0/14, 2nd number: 1/84
42/14 + 1/84 is 253/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
42/14 = 42 × 6/14 × 6 = 252/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
1/84 = 1 × 1/84 × 1 = 1/84 - Add the two like fractions:
252/84 + 1/84 = 252 + 1/84 = 253/84 - So, 42/14 + 1/84 = 253/84
In mixed form: 31/84
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