Add 10/35 and 21/60
10/35 + 21/60 is 89/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
10/35 = 10 × 12/35 × 12 = 120/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
21/60 = 21 × 7/60 × 7 = 147/420 - Add the two like fractions:
120/420 + 147/420 = 120 + 147/420 = 267/420 - 267/420 simplified gives 89/140
- So, 10/35 + 21/60 = 89/140
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