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Add 84/36 and 81/60

1st number: 2 12/36, 2nd number: 1 21/60

84/36 + 81/60 is 221/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 60 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    84/36 = 84 × 5/36 × 5 = 420/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    81/60 = 81 × 3/60 × 3 = 243/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/180 + 243/180 = 420 + 243/180 = 663/180
  5. 663/180 simplified gives 221/60
  6. So, 84/36 + 81/60 = 221/60
    In mixed form: 341/60

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