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Add 15/7 and 3/60

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

15/7 + 3/60 is 307/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 60 = 420,
    15/7 = 15 × 60/7 × 60 = 900/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    3/60 = 3 × 7/60 × 7 = 21/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/420 + 21/420 = 900 + 21/420 = 921/420
  5. 921/420 simplified gives 307/140
  6. So, 15/7 + 3/60 = 307/140
    In mixed form: 227/140

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