Add 84/6 and 15/80, Solve 14 0/6 + 15/80 as a fraction

Add 84/6 and 15/80

1^st number: 14 0/6, 2^nd number: 15/80

84/6 + 15/80 is 227/16.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 80 is 240

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
84/6 = 84 × 40/6 × 40 = 3360/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
15/80 = 15 × 3/80 × 3 = 45/240
Add the two like fractions:
3360/240 + 45/240 = 3360 + 45/240 = 3405/240
3405/240 simplified gives 227/16
So, 84/6 + 15/80 = 227/16
In mixed form: 143/16

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