Add 60/84 and 35/48, Solve 60/84 + 35/48 as a fraction

Add 60/84 and 35/48

60/84 + 35/48 is 485/336.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 48 is 336

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
60/84 = 60 × 4/84 × 4 = 240/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
35/48 = 35 × 7/48 × 7 = 245/336
Add the two like fractions:
240/336 + 245/336 = 240 + 245/336 = 485/336
So, 60/84 + 35/48 = 485/336
In mixed form: 1149/336

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