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Add 7/9 and 60/84

7/9 + 60/84 is 94/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 84 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
    7/9 = 7 × 28/9 × 28 = 196/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
    60/84 = 60 × 3/84 × 3 = 180/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/252 + 180/252 = 196 + 180/252 = 376/252
  5. 376/252 simplified gives 94/63
  6. So, 7/9 + 60/84 = 94/63
    In mixed form: 131/63

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