Add 60/4 and 7/84, Solve 15 0/4 + 7/84 as a fraction

Add 60/4 and 7/84

1^st number: 15 0/4, 2^nd number: 7/84

60/4 + 7/84 is 181/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 84 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
60/4 = 60 × 21/4 × 21 = 1260/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
7/84 = 7 × 1/84 × 1 = 7/84
Add the two like fractions:
1260/84 + 7/84 = 1260 + 7/84 = 1267/84
1267/84 simplified gives 181/12
So, 60/4 + 7/84 = 181/12
In mixed form: 151/12

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