Add 60/21 and 15/16, Solve 2 18/21 + 15/16 as a fraction

Add 60/21 and 15/16

1^st number: 2 18/21, 2^nd number: 15/16

60/21 + 15/16 is 425/112.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 16 is 336

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
60/21 = 60 × 16/21 × 16 = 960/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
15/16 = 15 × 21/16 × 21 = 315/336
Add the two like fractions:
960/336 + 315/336 = 960 + 315/336 = 1275/336
1275/336 simplified gives 425/112
So, 60/21 + 15/16 = 425/112
In mixed form: 389/112

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