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Add 54/8 and 14/84

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

54/8 + 14/84 is 83/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
    54/8 = 54 × 21/8 × 21 = 1134/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
    14/84 = 14 × 2/84 × 2 = 28/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1134/168 + 28/168 = 1134 + 28/168 = 1162/168
  5. 1162/168 simplified gives 83/12
  6. So, 54/8 + 14/84 = 83/12
    In mixed form: 611/12

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