Add 54/5 and 14/84, Solve 10 4/5 + 14/84 as a fraction

Add 54/5 and 14/84

1^st number: 10 4/5, 2^nd number: 14/84

54/5 + 14/84 is 329/30.

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,
54/5 = 54 × 84/5 × 84 = 4536/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
14/84 = 14 × 5/84 × 5 = 70/420
Add the two like fractions:
4536/420 + 70/420 = 4536 + 70/420 = 4606/420
4606/420 simplified gives 329/30
So, 54/5 + 14/84 = 329/30
In mixed form: 1029/30

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