Add 98/84 and 54/24, Solve 1 14/84 + 2 6/24 as a fraction

Add 98/84 and 54/24

1^st number: 1 14/84, 2^nd number: 2 6/24

98/84 + 54/24 is 41/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 24 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
98/84 = 98 × 2/84 × 2 = 196/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
54/24 = 54 × 7/24 × 7 = 378/168
Add the two like fractions:
196/168 + 378/168 = 196 + 378/168 = 574/168
574/168 simplified gives 41/12
So, 98/84 + 54/24 = 41/12
In mixed form: 35/12

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