Add 21/60 and 63/84
21/60 + 63/84 is 11/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 84 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 84 × 5 = 420,
63/84 = 63 × 5/84 × 5 = 315/420 - Add the two like fractions:
147/420 + 315/420 = 147 + 315/420 = 462/420 - 462/420 simplified gives 11/10
- So, 21/60 + 63/84 = 11/10
In mixed form: 11/10
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