Add 2/84 and 60/96
2/84 + 60/96 is 109/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
2/84 = 2 × 8/84 × 8 = 16/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
60/96 = 60 × 7/96 × 7 = 420/672 - Add the two like fractions:
16/672 + 420/672 = 16 + 420/672 = 436/672 - 436/672 simplified gives 109/168
- So, 2/84 + 60/96 = 109/168
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