Add 2/21 and 5/60
2/21 + 5/60 is 5/28.
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,
5/60 = 5 × 7/60 × 7 = 35/420 - Add the two like fractions:
40/420 + 35/420 = 40 + 35/420 = 75/420 - 75/420 simplified gives 5/28
- So, 2/21 + 5/60 = 5/28
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