Add 14/21 and 60/70
14/21 + 60/70 is 32/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
14/21 = 14 × 10/21 × 10 = 140/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
60/70 = 60 × 3/70 × 3 = 180/210 - Add the two like fractions:
140/210 + 180/210 = 140 + 180/210 = 320/210 - 320/210 simplified gives 32/21
- So, 14/21 + 60/70 = 32/21
In mixed form: 111/21
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