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Add 84/60 and 8/18

1st number: 1 24/60, 2nd number: 8/18

84/60 + 8/18 is 83/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 18 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    84/60 = 84 × 3/60 × 3 = 252/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
    8/18 = 8 × 10/18 × 10 = 80/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/180 + 80/180 = 252 + 80/180 = 332/180
  5. 332/180 simplified gives 83/45
  6. So, 84/60 + 8/18 = 83/45
    In mixed form: 138/45

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