Add 21/60 and 7/75
21/60 + 7/75 is 133/300.
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,
7/75 = 7 × 4/75 × 4 = 28/300 - Add the two like fractions:
105/300 + 28/300 = 105 + 28/300 = 133/300 - So, 21/60 + 7/75 = 133/300
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