Add 60/96 and 84/42, Solve 60/96 + 2 0/42 as a fraction

Add 60/96 and 84/42

1^st number: 60/96, 2^nd number: 2 0/42

60/96 + 84/42 is 21/8.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 42 is 672

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
60/96 = 60 × 7/96 × 7 = 420/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
84/42 = 84 × 16/42 × 16 = 1344/672
Add the two like fractions:
420/672 + 1344/672 = 420 + 1344/672 = 1764/672
1764/672 simplified gives 21/8
So, 60/96 + 84/42 = 21/8
In mixed form: 25/8

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