Add 60/21 and 72/35
1st number: 2 18/21, 2nd number: 2 2/35
60/21 + 72/35 is 172/35.
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,
72/35 = 72 × 3/35 × 3 = 216/105 - Add the two like fractions:
300/105 + 216/105 = 300 + 216/105 = 516/105 - 516/105 simplified gives 172/35
- So, 60/21 + 72/35 = 172/35
In mixed form: 432/35
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