Add 60/21 and 15/35
1st number: 2 18/21, 2nd number: 15/35
60/21 + 15/35 is 23/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
60/21 = 60 × 5/21 × 5 = 300/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
15/35 = 15 × 3/35 × 3 = 45/105 - Add the two like fractions:
300/105 + 45/105 = 300 + 45/105 = 345/105 - 345/105 simplified gives 23/7
- So, 60/21 + 15/35 = 23/7
In mixed form: 32/7
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