Add 14/9 and 60/84, Solve 1 5/9 + 60/84 as a fraction

Add 14/9 and 60/84

1^st number: 1 5/9, 2^nd number: 60/84

14/9 + 60/84 is 143/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 84 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
14/9 = 14 × 28/9 × 28 = 392/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
60/84 = 60 × 3/84 × 3 = 180/252
Add the two like fractions:
392/252 + 180/252 = 392 + 180/252 = 572/252
572/252 simplified gives 143/63
So, 14/9 + 60/84 = 143/63
In mixed form: 217/63

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