Add 18/21 and 14/60
18/21 + 14/60 is 229/210.
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,
18/21 = 18 × 20/21 × 20 = 360/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
14/60 = 14 × 7/60 × 7 = 98/420 - Add the two like fractions:
360/420 + 98/420 = 360 + 98/420 = 458/420 - 458/420 simplified gives 229/210
- So, 18/21 + 14/60 = 229/210
In mixed form: 119/210
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