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Add 56/60 and 36/84

56/60 + 36/84 is 143/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    56/60 = 56 × 7/60 × 7 = 392/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
    36/84 = 36 × 5/84 × 5 = 180/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    392/420 + 180/420 = 392 + 180/420 = 572/420
  5. 572/420 simplified gives 143/105
  6. So, 56/60 + 36/84 = 143/105
    In mixed form: 138/105

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