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Add 12/60 and 2/7

12/60 + 2/7 is 17/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    12/60 = 12 × 7/60 × 7 = 84/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 60 = 420,
    2/7 = 2 × 60/7 × 60 = 120/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/420 + 120/420 = 84 + 120/420 = 204/420
  5. 204/420 simplified gives 17/35
  6. So, 12/60 + 2/7 = 17/35

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