Add 60/84 and 35/81
60/84 + 35/81 is 650/567.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 81 is 2268
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 27 = 2268,
60/84 = 60 × 27/84 × 27 = 1620/2268 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
35/81 = 35 × 28/81 × 28 = 980/2268 - Add the two like fractions:
1620/2268 + 980/2268 = 1620 + 980/2268 = 2600/2268 - 2600/2268 simplified gives 650/567
- So, 60/84 + 35/81 = 650/567
In mixed form: 183/567
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