Add 60/84 and 35/96
60/84 + 35/96 is 725/672.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 96 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 96 × 7 = 672,
35/96 = 35 × 7/96 × 7 = 245/672 - Add the two like fractions:
480/672 + 245/672 = 480 + 245/672 = 725/672 - So, 60/84 + 35/96 = 725/672
In mixed form: 153/672
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