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Add 60/2 and 7/21

1st number: 30 0/2, 2nd number: 7/21

60/2 + 7/21 is 91/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 21 = 42,
    60/2 = 60 × 21/2 × 21 = 1260/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
    7/21 = 7 × 2/21 × 2 = 14/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1260/42 + 14/42 = 1260 + 14/42 = 1274/42
  5. 1274/42 simplified gives 91/3
  6. So, 60/2 + 7/21 = 91/3
    In mixed form: 301/3

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