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Add 8/6 and 28/84

1st number: 1 2/6, 2nd number: 28/84

8/6 + 28/84 is 5/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 84 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
    8/6 = 8 × 14/6 × 14 = 112/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
    28/84 = 28 × 1/84 × 1 = 28/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/84 + 28/84 = 112 + 28/84 = 140/84
  5. 140/84 simplified gives 5/3
  6. So, 8/6 + 28/84 = 5/3
    In mixed form: 12/3

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