Add 84/96 and 56/60
84/96 + 56/60 is 217/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 60 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
84/96 = 84 × 5/96 × 5 = 420/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
56/60 = 56 × 8/60 × 8 = 448/480 - Add the two like fractions:
420/480 + 448/480 = 420 + 448/480 = 868/480 - 868/480 simplified gives 217/120
- So, 84/96 + 56/60 = 217/120
In mixed form: 197/120
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