Add 14/21 and 4/60
14/21 + 4/60 is 11/15.
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,
4/60 = 4 × 7/60 × 7 = 28/420 - Add the two like fractions:
280/420 + 28/420 = 280 + 28/420 = 308/420 - 308/420 simplified gives 11/15
- So, 14/21 + 4/60 = 11/15
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