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Add 3/60 and 4/63

3/60 + 4/63 is 143/1260.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 63 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 21 = 1260,
    3/60 = 3 × 21/60 × 21 = 63/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
    4/63 = 4 × 20/63 × 20 = 80/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    63/1260 + 80/1260 = 63 + 80/1260 = 143/1260
  5. So, 3/60 + 4/63 = 143/1260

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