Add 25/21 and 5/60, Solve 1 4/21 + 5/60 as a fraction

Add 25/21 and 5/60

1^st number: 1 4/21, 2^nd number: 5/60

25/21 + 5/60 is 107/84.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 60 is 420

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 20 = 420,
25/21 = 25 × 20/21 × 20 = 500/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
5/60 = 5 × 7/60 × 7 = 35/420
Add the two like fractions:
500/420 + 35/420 = 500 + 35/420 = 535/420
535/420 simplified gives 107/84
So, 25/21 + 5/60 = 107/84
In mixed form: 123/84

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