Add 60/28 and 21/30, Solve 2 4/28 + 21/30 as a fraction

Add 60/28 and 21/30

1^st number: 2 4/28, 2^nd number: 21/30

60/28 + 21/30 is 199/70.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 30 is 420

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
60/28 = 60 × 15/28 × 15 = 900/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
21/30 = 21 × 14/30 × 14 = 294/420
Add the two like fractions:
900/420 + 294/420 = 900 + 294/420 = 1194/420
1194/420 simplified gives 199/70
So, 60/28 + 21/30 = 199/70
In mixed form: 259/70

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