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Add 60/84 and 20/64

60/84 + 20/64 is 115/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 64 is 1344

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 16 = 1344,
    60/84 = 60 × 16/84 × 16 = 960/1344
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
    20/64 = 20 × 21/64 × 21 = 420/1344
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    960/1344 + 420/1344 = 960 + 420/1344 = 1380/1344
  5. 1380/1344 simplified gives 115/112
  6. So, 60/84 + 20/64 = 115/112
    In mixed form: 13/112

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