Add 2/21 and 32/60
2/21 + 32/60 is 22/35.
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,
2/21 = 2 × 20/21 × 20 = 40/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
32/60 = 32 × 7/60 × 7 = 224/420 - Add the two like fractions:
40/420 + 224/420 = 40 + 224/420 = 264/420 - 264/420 simplified gives 22/35
- So, 2/21 + 32/60 = 22/35
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