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Add 21/7 and 1/60

1st number: 3 0/7, 2nd number: 1/60

21/7 + 1/60 is 181/60.

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,
    21/7 = 21 × 60/7 × 60 = 1260/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    1/60 = 1 × 7/60 × 7 = 7/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1260/420 + 7/420 = 1260 + 7/420 = 1267/420
  5. 1267/420 simplified gives 181/60
  6. So, 21/7 + 1/60 = 181/60
    In mixed form: 31/60

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