Add 1/60 and 3/70
1/60 + 3/70 is 5/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 70 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
1/60 = 1 × 7/60 × 7 = 7/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
3/70 = 3 × 6/70 × 6 = 18/420 - Add the two like fractions:
7/420 + 18/420 = 7 + 18/420 = 25/420 - 25/420 simplified gives 5/84
- So, 1/60 + 3/70 = 5/84
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