Add 60/63 and 21/28
60/63 + 21/28 is 143/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 28 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
60/63 = 60 × 4/63 × 4 = 240/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
21/28 = 21 × 9/28 × 9 = 189/252 - Add the two like fractions:
240/252 + 189/252 = 240 + 189/252 = 429/252 - 429/252 simplified gives 143/84
- So, 60/63 + 21/28 = 143/84
In mixed form: 159/84
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