Add 84/64 and 9/60
1st number: 1 20/64, 2nd number: 9/60
84/64 + 9/60 is 117/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 60 is 960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
84/64 = 84 × 15/64 × 15 = 1260/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 16 = 960,
9/60 = 9 × 16/60 × 16 = 144/960 - Add the two like fractions:
1260/960 + 144/960 = 1260 + 144/960 = 1404/960 - 1404/960 simplified gives 117/80
- So, 84/64 + 9/60 = 117/80
In mixed form: 137/80
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