Add 32/84 and 49/60
32/84 + 49/60 is 503/420.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
32/84 = 32 × 5/84 × 5 = 160/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
49/60 = 49 × 7/60 × 7 = 343/420 - Add the two like fractions:
160/420 + 343/420 = 160 + 343/420 = 503/420 - So, 32/84 + 49/60 = 503/420
In mixed form: 183/420
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