Add 60/63 and 84/24, Solve 60/63 + 3 12/24 as a fraction

Add 60/63 and 84/24

1^st number: 60/63, 2^nd number: 3 12/24

60/63 + 84/24 is 187/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 24 is 504

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
60/63 = 60 × 8/63 × 8 = 480/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
84/24 = 84 × 21/24 × 21 = 1764/504
Add the two like fractions:
480/504 + 1764/504 = 480 + 1764/504 = 2244/504
2244/504 simplified gives 187/42
So, 60/63 + 84/24 = 187/42
In mixed form: 419/42

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