Add 84/16 and 12/14, Solve 5 4/16 + 12/14 as a fraction

Add 84/16 and 12/14

1^st number: 5 4/16, 2^nd number: 12/14

84/16 + 12/14 is 171/28.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 14 is 112

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
84/16 = 84 × 7/16 × 7 = 588/112
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
12/14 = 12 × 8/14 × 8 = 96/112
Add the two like fractions:
588/112 + 96/112 = 588 + 96/112 = 684/112
684/112 simplified gives 171/28
So, 84/16 + 12/14 = 171/28
In mixed form: 63/28

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