Add 84/6 and 30/40, Solve 14 0/6 + 30/40 as a fraction

Add 84/6 and 30/40

1^st number: 14 0/6, 2^nd number: 30/40

84/6 + 30/40 is 59/4.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 40 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
84/6 = 84 × 20/6 × 20 = 1680/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
30/40 = 30 × 3/40 × 3 = 90/120
Add the two like fractions:
1680/120 + 90/120 = 1680 + 90/120 = 1770/120
1770/120 simplified gives 59/4
So, 84/6 + 30/40 = 59/4
In mixed form: 143/4

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