Add 90/84 and 60/96, Solve 1 6/84 + 60/96 as a fraction

Add 90/84 and 60/96

1^st number: 1 6/84, 2^nd number: 60/96

90/84 + 60/96 is 95/56.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 96 is 672

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
90/84 = 90 × 8/84 × 8 = 720/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
60/96 = 60 × 7/96 × 7 = 420/672
Add the two like fractions:
720/672 + 420/672 = 720 + 420/672 = 1140/672
1140/672 simplified gives 95/56
So, 90/84 + 60/96 = 95/56
In mixed form: 139/56

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