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Add 84/6 and 90/84

1st number: 14 0/6, 2nd number: 1 6/84

84/6 + 90/84 is 211/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 84 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
    84/6 = 84 × 14/6 × 14 = 1176/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
    90/84 = 90 × 1/84 × 1 = 90/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1176/84 + 90/84 = 1176 + 90/84 = 1266/84
  5. 1266/84 simplified gives 211/14
  6. So, 84/6 + 90/84 = 211/14
    In mixed form: 151/14

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