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Add 18/7 and 9/60

1st number: 2 4/7, 2nd number: 9/60

18/7 + 9/60 is 381/140.

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,
    18/7 = 18 × 60/7 × 60 = 1080/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    9/60 = 9 × 7/60 × 7 = 63/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1080/420 + 63/420 = 1080 + 63/420 = 1143/420
  5. 1143/420 simplified gives 381/140
  6. So, 18/7 + 9/60 = 381/140
    In mixed form: 2101/140

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