Add 60/63 and 5/21
60/63 + 5/21 is 25/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 21 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
60/63 = 60 × 1/63 × 1 = 60/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
5/21 = 5 × 3/21 × 3 = 15/63 - Add the two like fractions:
60/63 + 15/63 = 60 + 15/63 = 75/63 - 75/63 simplified gives 25/21
- So, 60/63 + 5/21 = 25/21
In mixed form: 14/21
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