Add 75/14 and 21/60, Solve 5 5/14 + 21/60 as a fraction

Add 75/14 and 21/60

1^st number: 5 5/14, 2^nd number: 21/60

75/14 + 21/60 is 799/140.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 60 is 420

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 30 = 420,
75/14 = 75 × 30/14 × 30 = 2250/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
21/60 = 21 × 7/60 × 7 = 147/420
Add the two like fractions:
2250/420 + 147/420 = 2250 + 147/420 = 2397/420
2397/420 simplified gives 799/140
So, 75/14 + 21/60 = 799/140
In mixed form: 599/140

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