Add 60/21 and 16/45, Solve 2 18/21 + 16/45 as a fraction

Add 60/21 and 16/45

1^st number: 2 18/21, 2^nd number: 16/45

60/21 + 16/45 is 1012/315.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 45 is 315

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 15 = 315,
60/21 = 60 × 15/21 × 15 = 900/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
16/45 = 16 × 7/45 × 7 = 112/315
Add the two like fractions:
900/315 + 112/315 = 900 + 112/315 = 1012/315
So, 60/21 + 16/45 = 1012/315
In mixed form: 367/315

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