Solve 37/120+2.1

$$\frac{ 37 }{ 120 } +2.1$$

Evaluate

$$\frac{289}{120}\approx 2.408333333$$

Solution Steps

Convert decimal number 2.1 to fraction \frac{21}{10}.

$$\frac{37}{120}+\frac{21}{10}$$

Least common multiple of 120 and 10 is 120. Convert \frac{37}{120} and \frac{21}{10} to fractions with denominator 120.

$$\frac{37}{120}+\frac{252}{120}$$

Since \frac{37}{120} and \frac{252}{120} have the same denominator, add them by adding their numerators.

$$\frac{37+252}{120}$$

Add 37 and 252 to get 289.

$$\frac{289}{120}$$

Factor

$$\frac{17 ^ {2}}{3 \cdot 5 \cdot 2 ^ {3}} = 2\frac{49}{120} = 2.408333333333333$$