Add 21/4 and 1/60
1st number: 5 1/4, 2nd number: 1/60
21/4 + 1/60 is 79/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
21/4 = 21 × 15/4 × 15 = 315/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
1/60 = 1 × 1/60 × 1 = 1/60 - Add the two like fractions:
315/60 + 1/60 = 315 + 1/60 = 316/60 - 316/60 simplified gives 79/15
- So, 21/4 + 1/60 = 79/15
In mixed form: 54/15
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