Add 32/21 and 42/60
1st number: 1 11/21, 2nd number: 42/60
32/21 + 42/60 is 467/210.
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,
42/60 = 42 × 7/60 × 7 = 294/420 - Add the two like fractions:
640/420 + 294/420 = 640 + 294/420 = 934/420 - 934/420 simplified gives 467/210
- So, 32/21 + 42/60 = 467/210
In mixed form: 247/210
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