Add 20/9 and 60/84
1st number: 2 2/9, 2nd number: 60/84
20/9 + 60/84 is 185/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
20/9 = 20 × 28/9 × 28 = 560/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
60/84 = 60 × 3/84 × 3 = 180/252 - Add the two like fractions:
560/252 + 180/252 = 560 + 180/252 = 740/252 - 740/252 simplified gives 185/63
- So, 20/9 + 60/84 = 185/63
In mixed form: 259/63
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