Add 60/84 and 27/56, Solve 60/84 + 27/56 as a fraction

Add 60/84 and 27/56

60/84 + 27/56 is 67/56.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 56 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
60/84 = 60 × 2/84 × 2 = 120/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
27/56 = 27 × 3/56 × 3 = 81/168
Add the two like fractions:
120/168 + 81/168 = 120 + 81/168 = 201/168
201/168 simplified gives 67/56
So, 60/84 + 27/56 = 67/56
In mixed form: 111/56

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