Add 60/9 and 14/84, Solve 6 6/9 + 14/84 as a fraction

Add 60/9 and 14/84

1^st number: 6 6/9, 2^nd number: 14/84

60/9 + 14/84 is 41/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 84 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
60/9 = 60 × 28/9 × 28 = 1680/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
14/84 = 14 × 3/84 × 3 = 42/252
Add the two like fractions:
1680/252 + 42/252 = 1680 + 42/252 = 1722/252
1722/252 simplified gives 41/6
So, 60/9 + 14/84 = 41/6
In mixed form: 65/6

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