Add 15/7 and 5/60, Solve 2 1/7 + 5/60 as a fraction

Add 15/7 and 5/60

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

15/7 + 5/60 is 187/84.

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,
15/7 = 15 × 60/7 × 60 = 900/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
5/60 = 5 × 7/60 × 7 = 35/420
Add the two like fractions:
900/420 + 35/420 = 900 + 35/420 = 935/420
935/420 simplified gives 187/84
So, 15/7 + 5/60 = 187/84
In mixed form: 219/84

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