Add 54/84 and 3/60
54/84 + 3/60 is 97/140.
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,
54/84 = 54 × 5/84 × 5 = 270/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
3/60 = 3 × 7/60 × 7 = 21/420 - Add the two like fractions:
270/420 + 21/420 = 270 + 21/420 = 291/420 - 291/420 simplified gives 97/140
- So, 54/84 + 3/60 = 97/140
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