Add 21/28 and 60/90
21/28 + 60/90 is 17/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 90 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
21/28 = 21 × 45/28 × 45 = 945/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 14 = 1260,
60/90 = 60 × 14/90 × 14 = 840/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
945/1260 + 840/1260 = 945 + 840/1260 = 1785/1260 - 1785/1260 simplified gives 17/12
- So, 21/28 + 60/90 = 17/12
In mixed form: 15/12
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