Add 84/6 and 3/45, Solve 14 0/6 + 3/45 as a fraction

Add 84/6 and 3/45

1^st number: 14 0/6, 2^nd number: 3/45

84/6 + 3/45 is 211/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 45 is 90

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
84/6 = 84 × 15/6 × 15 = 1260/90
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
3/45 = 3 × 2/45 × 2 = 6/90
Add the two like fractions:
1260/90 + 6/90 = 1260 + 6/90 = 1266/90
1266/90 simplified gives 211/15
So, 84/6 + 3/45 = 211/15
In mixed form: 141/15

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