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Add 60/8 and 12/21

1st number: 7 4/8, 2nd number: 12/21

60/8 + 12/21 is 113/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
    60/8 = 60 × 21/8 × 21 = 1260/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
    12/21 = 12 × 8/21 × 8 = 96/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1260/168 + 96/168 = 1260 + 96/168 = 1356/168
  5. 1356/168 simplified gives 113/14
  6. So, 60/8 + 12/21 = 113/14
    In mixed form: 81/14

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