Add 12/21 and 60/90
12/21 + 60/90 is 26/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 30 = 630,
12/21 = 12 × 30/21 × 30 = 360/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
60/90 = 60 × 7/90 × 7 = 420/630 - Add the two like fractions:
360/630 + 420/630 = 360 + 420/630 = 780/630 - 780/630 simplified gives 26/21
- So, 12/21 + 60/90 = 26/21
In mixed form: 15/21
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