Add 60/84 and 20/32
60/84 + 20/32 is 75/56.
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,
20/32 = 20 × 21/32 × 21 = 420/672 - Add the two like fractions:
480/672 + 420/672 = 480 + 420/672 = 900/672 - 900/672 simplified gives 75/56
- So, 60/84 + 20/32 = 75/56
In mixed form: 119/56
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