Add 35/21 and 1/60
1st number: 1 14/21, 2nd number: 1/60
35/21 + 1/60 is 101/60.
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,
35/21 = 35 × 20/21 × 20 = 700/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
1/60 = 1 × 7/60 × 7 = 7/420 - Add the two like fractions:
700/420 + 7/420 = 700 + 7/420 = 707/420 - 707/420 simplified gives 101/60
- So, 35/21 + 1/60 = 101/60
In mixed form: 141/60
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