Add 60/56 and 54/84, Solve 1 4/56 + 54/84 as a fraction

Add 60/56 and 54/84

1^st number: 1 4/56, 2^nd number: 54/84

60/56 + 54/84 is 12/7.

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,
54/84 = 54 × 2/84 × 2 = 108/168
Add the two like fractions:
180/168 + 108/168 = 180 + 108/168 = 288/168
288/168 simplified gives 12/7
So, 60/56 + 54/84 = 12/7
In mixed form: 15/7

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