Add 32/21 and 14/60
1st number: 1 11/21, 2nd number: 14/60
32/21 + 14/60 is 123/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
32/21 = 32 × 20/21 × 20 = 640/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
14/60 = 14 × 7/60 × 7 = 98/420 - Add the two like fractions:
640/420 + 98/420 = 640 + 98/420 = 738/420 - 738/420 simplified gives 123/70
- So, 32/21 + 14/60 = 123/70
In mixed form: 153/70
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