Add 60/84 and 15/32
60/84 + 15/32 is 265/224.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 32 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
60/84 = 60 × 8/84 × 8 = 480/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
15/32 = 15 × 21/32 × 21 = 315/672 - Add the two like fractions:
480/672 + 315/672 = 480 + 315/672 = 795/672 - 795/672 simplified gives 265/224
- So, 60/84 + 15/32 = 265/224
In mixed form: 141/224
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