Add 84/6 and 2/49, Solve 14 0/6 + 2/49 as a fraction

Add 84/6 and 2/49

1^st number: 14 0/6, 2^nd number: 2/49

84/6 + 2/49 is 688/49.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 49 is 294

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
84/6 = 84 × 49/6 × 49 = 4116/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
2/49 = 2 × 6/49 × 6 = 12/294
Add the two like fractions:
4116/294 + 12/294 = 4116 + 12/294 = 4128/294
4128/294 simplified gives 688/49
So, 84/6 + 2/49 = 688/49
In mixed form: 142/49

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