Add 2/60 and 5/21
2/60 + 5/21 is 19/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 21 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
2/60 = 2 × 7/60 × 7 = 14/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 20 = 420,
5/21 = 5 × 20/21 × 20 = 100/420 - Add the two like fractions:
14/420 + 100/420 = 14 + 100/420 = 114/420 - 114/420 simplified gives 19/70
- So, 2/60 + 5/21 = 19/70
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