Add 60/25 and 12/84
1st number: 2 10/25, 2nd number: 12/84
60/25 + 12/84 is 89/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 84 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
60/25 = 60 × 84/25 × 84 = 5040/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
12/84 = 12 × 25/84 × 25 = 300/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
5040/2100 + 300/2100 = 5040 + 300/2100 = 5340/2100 - 5340/2100 simplified gives 89/35
- So, 60/25 + 12/84 = 89/35
In mixed form: 219/35
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