Add 40/21 and 14/60, Solve 1 19/21 + 14/60 as a fraction

Add 40/21 and 14/60

1^st number: 1 19/21, 2^nd number: 14/60

40/21 + 14/60 is 449/210.

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,
40/21 = 40 × 20/21 × 20 = 800/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
14/60 = 14 × 7/60 × 7 = 98/420
Add the two like fractions:
800/420 + 98/420 = 800 + 98/420 = 898/420
898/420 simplified gives 449/210
So, 40/21 + 14/60 = 449/210
In mixed form: 229/210

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