Add 84/6 and 16/72, Solve 14 0/6 + 16/72 as a fraction

Add 84/6 and 16/72

1^st number: 14 0/6, 2^nd number: 16/72

84/6 + 16/72 is 128/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 72 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
84/6 = 84 × 12/6 × 12 = 1008/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
16/72 = 16 × 1/72 × 1 = 16/72
Add the two like fractions:
1008/72 + 16/72 = 1008 + 16/72 = 1024/72
1024/72 simplified gives 128/9
So, 84/6 + 16/72 = 128/9
In mixed form: 142/9

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