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Add 12/8 and 84/60

1st number: 1 4/8, 2nd number: 1 24/60

12/8 + 84/60 is 29/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 60 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
    12/8 = 12 × 15/8 × 15 = 180/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
    84/60 = 84 × 2/60 × 2 = 168/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/120 + 168/120 = 180 + 168/120 = 348/120
  5. 348/120 simplified gives 29/10
  6. So, 12/8 + 84/60 = 29/10
    In mixed form: 29/10

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