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Add 10/4 and 60/84

1st number: 2 2/4, 2nd number: 60/84

10/4 + 60/84 is 45/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 84 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
    10/4 = 10 × 21/4 × 21 = 210/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
    60/84 = 60 × 1/84 × 1 = 60/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/84 + 60/84 = 210 + 60/84 = 270/84
  5. 270/84 simplified gives 45/14
  6. So, 10/4 + 60/84 = 45/14
    In mixed form: 33/14

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