Add 48/8 and 5/84, Solve 6 0/8 + 5/84 as a fraction

Add 48/8 and 5/84

1^st number: 6 0/8, 2^nd number: 5/84

48/8 + 5/84 is 509/84.

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,
5/84 = 5 × 2/84 × 2 = 10/168
Add the two like fractions:
1008/168 + 10/168 = 1008 + 10/168 = 1018/168
1018/168 simplified gives 509/84
So, 48/8 + 5/84 = 509/84
In mixed form: 65/84

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