Add 2/60 and 21/70
2/60 + 21/70 is 1/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 70 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
2/60 = 2 × 7/60 × 7 = 14/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
21/70 = 21 × 6/70 × 6 = 126/420 - Add the two like fractions:
14/420 + 126/420 = 14 + 126/420 = 140/420 - 140/420 simplified gives 1/3
- So, 2/60 + 21/70 = 1/3
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