Add 10/60 and 27/7, Solve 10/60 + 3 6/7 as a fraction

Add 10/60 and 27/7

1^st number: 10/60, 2^nd number: 3 6/7

10/60 + 27/7 is 169/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 7 is 420

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
10/60 = 10 × 7/60 × 7 = 70/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 60 = 420,
27/7 = 27 × 60/7 × 60 = 1620/420
Add the two like fractions:
70/420 + 1620/420 = 70 + 1620/420 = 1690/420
1690/420 simplified gives 169/42
So, 10/60 + 27/7 = 169/42
In mixed form: 41/42

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