Add 60/84 and 6/12, Solve 60/84 + 6/12 as a fraction

Add 60/84 and 6/12

60/84 + 6/12 is 17/14.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 12 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
60/84 = 60 × 1/84 × 1 = 60/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
6/12 = 6 × 7/12 × 7 = 42/84
Add the two like fractions:
60/84 + 42/84 = 60 + 42/84 = 102/84
102/84 simplified gives 17/14
So, 60/84 + 6/12 = 17/14
In mixed form: 13/14

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