Add 21/60 and 16/90
21/60 + 16/90 is 19/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
21/60 = 21 × 3/60 × 3 = 63/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
16/90 = 16 × 2/90 × 2 = 32/180 - Add the two like fractions:
63/180 + 32/180 = 63 + 32/180 = 95/180 - 95/180 simplified gives 19/36
- So, 21/60 + 16/90 = 19/36
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