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Add 2/10 and 21/60

2/10 + 21/60 is 11/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 60 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
    2/10 = 2 × 6/10 × 6 = 12/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    21/60 = 21 × 1/60 × 1 = 21/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/60 + 21/60 = 12 + 21/60 = 33/60
  5. 33/60 simplified gives 11/20
  6. So, 2/10 + 21/60 = 11/20

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