Add 12/21 and 6/60
12/21 + 6/60 is 47/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 20 = 420,
12/21 = 12 × 20/21 × 20 = 240/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
6/60 = 6 × 7/60 × 7 = 42/420 - Add the two like fractions:
240/420 + 42/420 = 240 + 42/420 = 282/420 - 282/420 simplified gives 47/70
- So, 12/21 + 6/60 = 47/70
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