Add 4/7 and 9/60
4/7 + 9/60 is 101/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 60 = 420,
4/7 = 4 × 60/7 × 60 = 240/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
9/60 = 9 × 7/60 × 7 = 63/420 - Add the two like fractions:
240/420 + 63/420 = 240 + 63/420 = 303/420 - 303/420 simplified gives 101/140
- So, 4/7 + 9/60 = 101/140
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