Add 84/6 and 6/7
1st number: 14 0/6, 2nd number: 6/7
84/6 + 6/7 is 104/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 7 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
84/6 = 84 × 7/6 × 7 = 588/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
6/7 = 6 × 6/7 × 6 = 36/42 - Add the two like fractions:
588/42 + 36/42 = 588 + 36/42 = 624/42 - 624/42 simplified gives 104/7
- So, 84/6 + 6/7 = 104/7
In mixed form: 146/7
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