Add 6/84 and 63/12, Solve 6/84 + 5 3/12 as a fraction

Add 6/84 and 63/12

1^st number: 6/84, 2^nd number: 5 3/12

6/84 + 63/12 is 149/28.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 12 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
6/84 = 6 × 1/84 × 1 = 6/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
63/12 = 63 × 7/12 × 7 = 441/84
Add the two like fractions:
6/84 + 441/84 = 6 + 441/84 = 447/84
447/84 simplified gives 149/28
So, 6/84 + 63/12 = 149/28
In mixed form: 59/28

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