Add 60/8 and 7/84, Solve 7 4/8 + 7/84 as a fraction

Add 60/8 and 7/84

1^st number: 7 4/8, 2^nd number: 7/84

60/8 + 7/84 is 91/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 84 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
60/8 = 60 × 21/8 × 21 = 1260/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
7/84 = 7 × 2/84 × 2 = 14/168
Add the two like fractions:
1260/168 + 14/168 = 1260 + 14/168 = 1274/168
1274/168 simplified gives 91/12
So, 60/8 + 7/84 = 91/12
In mixed form: 77/12

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