Add 60/28 and 9/6, Solve 2 4/28 + 1 3/6 as a fraction

Add 60/28 and 9/6

1^st number: 2 4/28, 2^nd number: 1 3/6

60/28 + 9/6 is 51/14.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 6 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
60/28 = 60 × 3/28 × 3 = 180/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
9/6 = 9 × 14/6 × 14 = 126/84
Add the two like fractions:
180/84 + 126/84 = 180 + 126/84 = 306/84
306/84 simplified gives 51/14
So, 60/28 + 9/6 = 51/14
In mixed form: 39/14

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