Add 84/6 and 15/8, Solve 14 0/6 + 1 7/8 as a fraction

Add 84/6 and 15/8

1^st number: 14 0/6, 2^nd number: 1 7/8

84/6 + 15/8 is 127/8.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 8 is 24

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
84/6 = 84 × 4/6 × 4 = 336/24
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
15/8 = 15 × 3/8 × 3 = 45/24
Add the two like fractions:
336/24 + 45/24 = 336 + 45/24 = 381/24
381/24 simplified gives 127/8
So, 84/6 + 15/8 = 127/8
In mixed form: 157/8

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