Add 15/7 and 10/60
1st number: 2 1/7, 2nd number: 10/60
15/7 + 10/60 is 97/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
15/7 = 15 × 60/7 × 60 = 900/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
10/60 = 10 × 7/60 × 7 = 70/420 - Add the two like fractions:
900/420 + 70/420 = 900 + 70/420 = 970/420 - 970/420 simplified gives 97/42
- So, 15/7 + 10/60 = 97/42
In mixed form: 213/42
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