Add 84/75 and 56/60, Solve 1 9/75 + 56/60 as a fraction

Add 84/75 and 56/60

1^st number: 1 9/75, 2^nd number: 56/60

84/75 + 56/60 is 154/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 60 is 300

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
84/75 = 84 × 4/75 × 4 = 336/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
56/60 = 56 × 5/60 × 5 = 280/300
Add the two like fractions:
336/300 + 280/300 = 336 + 280/300 = 616/300
616/300 simplified gives 154/75
So, 84/75 + 56/60 = 154/75
In mixed form: 24/75

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