Add 14/21 and 27/60
14/21 + 27/60 is 67/60.
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,
14/21 = 14 × 20/21 × 20 = 280/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
27/60 = 27 × 7/60 × 7 = 189/420 - Add the two like fractions:
280/420 + 189/420 = 280 + 189/420 = 469/420 - 469/420 simplified gives 67/60
- So, 14/21 + 27/60 = 67/60
In mixed form: 17/60
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