Add 54/60 and 70/84
54/60 + 70/84 is 26/15.
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,
54/60 = 54 × 7/60 × 7 = 378/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
70/84 = 70 × 5/84 × 5 = 350/420 - Add the two like fractions:
378/420 + 350/420 = 378 + 350/420 = 728/420 - 728/420 simplified gives 26/15
- So, 54/60 + 70/84 = 26/15
In mixed form: 111/15
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