Add 60/2 and 14/21
1st number: 30 0/2, 2nd number: 14/21
60/2 + 14/21 is 92/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 21 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 21 = 42,
60/2 = 60 × 21/2 × 21 = 1260/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
14/21 = 14 × 2/21 × 2 = 28/42 - Add the two like fractions:
1260/42 + 28/42 = 1260 + 28/42 = 1288/42 - 1288/42 simplified gives 92/3
- So, 60/2 + 14/21 = 92/3
In mixed form: 302/3
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