Add 5/60 and 9/84
5/60 + 9/84 is 4/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
5/60 = 5 × 7/60 × 7 = 35/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
9/84 = 9 × 5/84 × 5 = 45/420 - Add the two like fractions:
35/420 + 45/420 = 35 + 45/420 = 80/420 - 80/420 simplified gives 4/21
- So, 5/60 + 9/84 = 4/21
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