Add 96/84 and 60/25
1st number: 1 12/84, 2nd number: 2 10/25
96/84 + 60/25 is 124/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 25 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
96/84 = 96 × 25/84 × 25 = 2400/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
60/25 = 60 × 84/25 × 84 = 5040/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
2400/2100 + 5040/2100 = 2400 + 5040/2100 = 7440/2100 - 7440/2100 simplified gives 124/35
- So, 96/84 + 60/25 = 124/35
In mixed form: 319/35
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