Add 28/60 and 4/7
28/60 + 4/7 is 109/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 7 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
28/60 = 28 × 7/60 × 7 = 196/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 60 = 420,
4/7 = 4 × 60/7 × 60 = 240/420 - Add the two like fractions:
196/420 + 240/420 = 196 + 240/420 = 436/420 - 436/420 simplified gives 109/105
- So, 28/60 + 4/7 = 109/105
In mixed form: 14/105
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