Add 4/21 and 8/60
4/21 + 8/60 is 34/105.
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,
4/21 = 4 × 20/21 × 20 = 80/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
8/60 = 8 × 7/60 × 7 = 56/420 - Add the two like fractions:
80/420 + 56/420 = 80 + 56/420 = 136/420 - 136/420 simplified gives 34/105
- So, 4/21 + 8/60 = 34/105
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