Add 84/6 and 12/56, Solve 14 0/6 + 12/56 as a fraction

Add 84/6 and 12/56

1^st number: 14 0/6, 2^nd number: 12/56

84/6 + 12/56 is 199/14.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 56 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
84/6 = 84 × 28/6 × 28 = 2352/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
12/56 = 12 × 3/56 × 3 = 36/168
Add the two like fractions:
2352/168 + 36/168 = 2352 + 36/168 = 2388/168
2388/168 simplified gives 199/14
So, 84/6 + 12/56 = 199/14
In mixed form: 143/14

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