Add 54/8 and 7/84, Solve 6 6/8 + 7/84 as a fraction

Add 54/8 and 7/84

1^st number: 6 6/8, 2^nd number: 7/84

54/8 + 7/84 is 41/6.

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,
54/8 = 54 × 21/8 × 21 = 1134/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
7/84 = 7 × 2/84 × 2 = 14/168
Add the two like fractions:
1134/168 + 14/168 = 1134 + 14/168 = 1148/168
1148/168 simplified gives 41/6
So, 54/8 + 7/84 = 41/6
In mixed form: 65/6

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