Add 6/14 and 84/24, Solve 6/14 + 3 12/24 as a fraction

Add 6/14 and 84/24

1^st number: 6/14, 2^nd number: 3 12/24

6/14 + 84/24 is 55/14.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 24 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
6/14 = 6 × 12/14 × 12 = 72/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
84/24 = 84 × 7/24 × 7 = 588/168
Add the two like fractions:
72/168 + 588/168 = 72 + 588/168 = 660/168
660/168 simplified gives 55/14
So, 6/14 + 84/24 = 55/14
In mixed form: 313/14

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