Add 12/60 and 6/7
12/60 + 6/7 is 37/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
12/60 = 12 × 7/60 × 7 = 84/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 60 = 420,
6/7 = 6 × 60/7 × 60 = 360/420 - Add the two like fractions:
84/420 + 360/420 = 84 + 360/420 = 444/420 - 444/420 simplified gives 37/35
- So, 12/60 + 6/7 = 37/35
In mixed form: 12/35
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