Add 84/60 and 16/36
1st number: 1 24/60, 2nd number: 16/36
84/60 + 16/36 is 83/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
84/60 = 84 × 3/60 × 3 = 252/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
16/36 = 16 × 5/36 × 5 = 80/180 - Add the two like fractions:
252/180 + 80/180 = 252 + 80/180 = 332/180 - 332/180 simplified gives 83/45
- So, 84/60 + 16/36 = 83/45
In mixed form: 138/45
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