Add 60/56 and 27/84
1st number: 1 4/56, 2nd number: 27/84
60/56 + 27/84 is 39/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 84 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
60/56 = 60 × 3/56 × 3 = 180/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
27/84 = 27 × 2/84 × 2 = 54/168 - Add the two like fractions:
180/168 + 54/168 = 180 + 54/168 = 234/168 - 234/168 simplified gives 39/28
- So, 60/56 + 27/84 = 39/28
In mixed form: 111/28
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