Add 60/8 and 1/21
1st number: 7 4/8, 2nd number: 1/21
60/8 + 1/21 is 317/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 21 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
60/8 = 60 × 21/8 × 21 = 1260/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
1/21 = 1 × 8/21 × 8 = 8/168 - Add the two like fractions:
1260/168 + 8/168 = 1260 + 8/168 = 1268/168 - 1268/168 simplified gives 317/42
- So, 60/8 + 1/21 = 317/42
In mixed form: 723/42
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