Add 3/60 and 4/21
3/60 + 4/21 is 101/420.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 21 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
3/60 = 3 × 7/60 × 7 = 21/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 20 = 420,
4/21 = 4 × 20/21 × 20 = 80/420 - Add the two like fractions:
21/420 + 80/420 = 21 + 80/420 = 101/420 - So, 3/60 + 4/21 = 101/420
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