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Add 3/60 and 12/7

1st number: 3/60, 2nd number: 1 5/7

3/60 + 12/7 is 247/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    3/60 = 3 × 7/60 × 7 = 21/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 60 = 420,
    12/7 = 12 × 60/7 × 60 = 720/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    21/420 + 720/420 = 21 + 720/420 = 741/420
  5. 741/420 simplified gives 247/140
  6. So, 3/60 + 12/7 = 247/140
    In mixed form: 1107/140

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