Add 60/84 and 60/54, Solve 60/84 + 1 6/54 as a fraction

Add 60/84 and 60/54

1^st number: 60/84, 2^nd number: 1 6/54

60/84 + 60/54 is 115/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 54 is 756

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
60/84 = 60 × 9/84 × 9 = 540/756
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
60/54 = 60 × 14/54 × 14 = 840/756
Add the two like fractions:
540/756 + 840/756 = 540 + 840/756 = 1380/756
1380/756 simplified gives 115/63
So, 60/84 + 60/54 = 115/63
In mixed form: 152/63

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