Add 6/60 and 20/84
6/60 + 20/84 is 71/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
6/60 = 6 × 7/60 × 7 = 42/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
20/84 = 20 × 5/84 × 5 = 100/420 - Add the two like fractions:
42/420 + 100/420 = 42 + 100/420 = 142/420 - 142/420 simplified gives 71/210
- So, 6/60 + 20/84 = 71/210
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