Add 21/81 and 2/60
21/81 + 2/60 is 79/270.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 60 is 1620
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1620 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 20 = 1620,
21/81 = 21 × 20/81 × 20 = 420/1620 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 27 = 1620,
2/60 = 2 × 27/60 × 27 = 54/1620 - Add the two like fractions:
420/1620 + 54/1620 = 420 + 54/1620 = 474/1620 - 474/1620 simplified gives 79/270
- So, 21/81 + 2/60 = 79/270
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