Add 84/60 and 84/64
1st number: 1 24/60, 2nd number: 1 20/64
84/60 + 84/64 is 217/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 64 is 960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 16 = 960,
84/60 = 84 × 16/60 × 16 = 1344/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
84/64 = 84 × 15/64 × 15 = 1260/960 - Add the two like fractions:
1344/960 + 1260/960 = 1344 + 1260/960 = 2604/960 - 2604/960 simplified gives 217/80
- So, 84/60 + 84/64 = 217/80
In mixed form: 257/80
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