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Add 84/6 and 15/60

1st number: 14 0/6, 2nd number: 15/60

84/6 + 15/60 is 57/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 60 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
    84/6 = 84 × 10/6 × 10 = 840/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    15/60 = 15 × 1/60 × 1 = 15/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    840/60 + 15/60 = 840 + 15/60 = 855/60
  5. 855/60 simplified gives 57/4
  6. So, 84/6 + 15/60 = 57/4
    In mixed form: 141/4

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