Add 21/35 and 48/60
21/35 + 48/60 is 7/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
21/35 = 21 × 12/35 × 12 = 252/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
48/60 = 48 × 7/60 × 7 = 336/420 - Add the two like fractions:
252/420 + 336/420 = 252 + 336/420 = 588/420 - 588/420 simplified gives 7/5
- So, 21/35 + 48/60 = 7/5
In mixed form: 12/5
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