Add 96/14 and 15/42, Solve 6 12/14 + 15/42 as a fraction

Add 96/14 and 15/42

1^st number: 6 12/14, 2^nd number: 15/42

96/14 + 15/42 is 101/14.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 42 is 42

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
96/14 = 96 × 3/14 × 3 = 288/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
15/42 = 15 × 1/42 × 1 = 15/42
Add the two like fractions:
288/42 + 15/42 = 288 + 15/42 = 303/42
303/42 simplified gives 101/14
So, 96/14 + 15/42 = 101/14
In mixed form: 73/14

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