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Add 84/9 and 3/60

1st number: 9 3/9, 2nd number: 3/60

84/9 + 3/60 is 563/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 60 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
    84/9 = 84 × 20/9 × 20 = 1680/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    3/60 = 3 × 3/60 × 3 = 9/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1680/180 + 9/180 = 1680 + 9/180 = 1689/180
  5. 1689/180 simplified gives 563/60
  6. So, 84/9 + 3/60 = 563/60
    In mixed form: 923/60

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