Add 21/45 and 42/60
21/45 + 42/60 is 7/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
21/45 = 21 × 4/45 × 4 = 84/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
42/60 = 42 × 3/60 × 3 = 126/180 - Add the two like fractions:
84/180 + 126/180 = 84 + 126/180 = 210/180 - 210/180 simplified gives 7/6
- So, 21/45 + 42/60 = 7/6
In mixed form: 11/6
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