Add 10/7 and 5/60, Solve 1 3/7 + 5/60 as a fraction

Add 10/7 and 5/60

1^st number: 1 3/7, 2^nd number: 5/60

10/7 + 5/60 is 127/84.

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,
10/7 = 10 × 60/7 × 60 = 600/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
5/60 = 5 × 7/60 × 7 = 35/420
Add the two like fractions:
600/420 + 35/420 = 600 + 35/420 = 635/420
635/420 simplified gives 127/84
So, 10/7 + 5/60 = 127/84
In mixed form: 143/84

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