Add 2/60 and 9/21
2/60 + 9/21 is 97/210.
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,
9/21 = 9 × 20/21 × 20 = 180/420 - Add the two like fractions:
14/420 + 180/420 = 14 + 180/420 = 194/420 - 194/420 simplified gives 97/210
- So, 2/60 + 9/21 = 97/210
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