Add 21/60 and 2/7
21/60 + 2/7 is 89/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 7 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
21/60 = 21 × 7/60 × 7 = 147/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 60 = 420,
2/7 = 2 × 60/7 × 60 = 120/420 - Add the two like fractions:
147/420 + 120/420 = 147 + 120/420 = 267/420 - 267/420 simplified gives 89/140
- So, 21/60 + 2/7 = 89/140
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