Add 21/60 and 42/56
21/60 + 42/56 is 11/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 56 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
21/60 = 21 × 14/60 × 14 = 294/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
42/56 = 42 × 15/56 × 15 = 630/840 - Add the two like fractions:
294/840 + 630/840 = 294 + 630/840 = 924/840 - 924/840 simplified gives 11/10
- So, 21/60 + 42/56 = 11/10
In mixed form: 11/10
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