Add 60/16 and 20/84, Solve 3 12/16 + 20/84 as a fraction

Add 60/16 and 20/84

1^st number: 3 12/16, 2^nd number: 20/84

60/16 + 20/84 is 335/84.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 84 is 336

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
60/16 = 60 × 21/16 × 21 = 1260/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
20/84 = 20 × 4/84 × 4 = 80/336
Add the two like fractions:
1260/336 + 80/336 = 1260 + 80/336 = 1340/336
1340/336 simplified gives 335/84
So, 60/16 + 20/84 = 335/84
In mixed form: 383/84

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