Add 20/7 and 10/60, Solve 2 6/7 + 10/60 as a fraction

Add 20/7 and 10/60

1^st number: 2 6/7, 2^nd number: 10/60

20/7 + 10/60 is 127/42.

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,
20/7 = 20 × 60/7 × 60 = 1200/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
10/60 = 10 × 7/60 × 7 = 70/420
Add the two like fractions:
1200/420 + 70/420 = 1200 + 70/420 = 1270/420
1270/420 simplified gives 127/42
So, 20/7 + 10/60 = 127/42
In mixed form: 31/42

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