Add 20/7 and 9/60
1st number: 2 6/7, 2nd number: 9/60
20/7 + 9/60 is 421/140.
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,
20/7 = 20 × 60/7 × 60 = 1200/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
9/60 = 9 × 7/60 × 7 = 63/420 - Add the two like fractions:
1200/420 + 63/420 = 1200 + 63/420 = 1263/420 - 1263/420 simplified gives 421/140
- So, 20/7 + 9/60 = 421/140
In mixed form: 31/140
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