Add 9/21 and 10/60
9/21 + 10/60 is 25/42.
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,
9/21 = 9 × 20/21 × 20 = 180/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
10/60 = 10 × 7/60 × 7 = 70/420 - Add the two like fractions:
180/420 + 70/420 = 180 + 70/420 = 250/420 - 250/420 simplified gives 25/42
- So, 9/21 + 10/60 = 25/42
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