Add 60/63 and 75/84
60/63 + 75/84 is 155/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 84 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
60/63 = 60 × 4/63 × 4 = 240/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
75/84 = 75 × 3/84 × 3 = 225/252 - Add the two like fractions:
240/252 + 225/252 = 240 + 225/252 = 465/252 - 465/252 simplified gives 155/84
- So, 60/63 + 75/84 = 155/84
In mixed form: 171/84
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