Add 8/21 and 16/60
8/21 + 16/60 is 68/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 20 = 420,
8/21 = 8 × 20/21 × 20 = 160/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
16/60 = 16 × 7/60 × 7 = 112/420 - Add the two like fractions:
160/420 + 112/420 = 160 + 112/420 = 272/420 - 272/420 simplified gives 68/105
- So, 8/21 + 16/60 = 68/105
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