Add 48/8 and 14/84, Solve 6 0/8 + 14/84 as a fraction

Add 48/8 and 14/84

1^st number: 6 0/8, 2^nd number: 14/84

48/8 + 14/84 is 37/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 84 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
48/8 = 48 × 21/8 × 21 = 1008/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
14/84 = 14 × 2/84 × 2 = 28/168
Add the two like fractions:
1008/168 + 28/168 = 1008 + 28/168 = 1036/168
1036/168 simplified gives 37/6
So, 48/8 + 14/84 = 37/6
In mixed form: 61/6

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