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Add 60/5 and 12/84

1st number: 12 0/5, 2nd number: 12/84

60/5 + 12/84 is 85/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 84 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 84 = 420,
    60/5 = 60 × 84/5 × 84 = 5040/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
    12/84 = 12 × 5/84 × 5 = 60/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5040/420 + 60/420 = 5040 + 60/420 = 5100/420
  5. 5100/420 simplified gives 85/7
  6. So, 60/5 + 12/84 = 85/7
    In mixed form: 121/7

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