Add 60/25 and 40/84
1st number: 2 10/25, 2nd number: 40/84
60/25 + 40/84 is 302/105.
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,
40/84 = 40 × 25/84 × 25 = 1000/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
5040/2100 + 1000/2100 = 5040 + 1000/2100 = 6040/2100 - 6040/2100 simplified gives 302/105
- So, 60/25 + 40/84 = 302/105
In mixed form: 292/105
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