Add 3/70 and 21/60
3/70 + 21/60 is 11/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
3/70 = 3 × 6/70 × 6 = 18/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
21/60 = 21 × 7/60 × 7 = 147/420 - Add the two like fractions:
18/420 + 147/420 = 18 + 147/420 = 165/420 - 165/420 simplified gives 11/28
- So, 3/70 + 21/60 = 11/28
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