Add 75/84 and 10/60
75/84 + 10/60 is 89/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
75/84 = 75 × 5/84 × 5 = 375/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
10/60 = 10 × 7/60 × 7 = 70/420 - Add the two like fractions:
375/420 + 70/420 = 375 + 70/420 = 445/420 - 445/420 simplified gives 89/84
- So, 75/84 + 10/60 = 89/84
In mixed form: 15/84
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