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Add 84/60 and 20/56

1st number: 1 24/60, 2nd number: 20/56

84/60 + 20/56 is 123/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 56 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
    84/60 = 84 × 14/60 × 14 = 1176/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
    20/56 = 20 × 15/56 × 15 = 300/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1176/840 + 300/840 = 1176 + 300/840 = 1476/840
  5. 1476/840 simplified gives 123/70
  6. So, 84/60 + 20/56 = 123/70
    In mixed form: 153/70

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