Add 21/60 and 54/75
21/60 + 54/75 is 107/100.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
21/60 = 21 × 5/60 × 5 = 105/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
54/75 = 54 × 4/75 × 4 = 216/300 - Add the two like fractions:
105/300 + 216/300 = 105 + 216/300 = 321/300 - 321/300 simplified gives 107/100
- So, 21/60 + 54/75 = 107/100
In mixed form: 17/100
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