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Add 6/84 and 84/8

1st number: 6/84, 2nd number: 10 4/8

6/84 + 84/8 is 74/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 8 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
    6/84 = 6 × 2/84 × 2 = 12/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
    84/8 = 84 × 21/8 × 21 = 1764/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/168 + 1764/168 = 12 + 1764/168 = 1776/168
  5. 1776/168 simplified gives 74/7
  6. So, 6/84 + 84/8 = 74/7
    In mixed form: 104/7

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