Add 96/2 and 14/84, Solve 48 0/2 + 14/84 as a fraction

Add 96/2 and 14/84

1^st number: 48 0/2, 2^nd number: 14/84

96/2 + 14/84 is 289/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 84 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 42 = 84,
96/2 = 96 × 42/2 × 42 = 4032/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
14/84 = 14 × 1/84 × 1 = 14/84
Add the two like fractions:
4032/84 + 14/84 = 4032 + 14/84 = 4046/84
4046/84 simplified gives 289/6
So, 96/2 + 14/84 = 289/6
In mixed form: 481/6

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