Add 32/7 and 63/60
1st number: 4 4/7, 2nd number: 1 3/60
32/7 + 63/60 is 787/140.
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,
32/7 = 32 × 60/7 × 60 = 1920/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
63/60 = 63 × 7/60 × 7 = 441/420 - Add the two like fractions:
1920/420 + 441/420 = 1920 + 441/420 = 2361/420 - 2361/420 simplified gives 787/140
- So, 32/7 + 63/60 = 787/140
In mixed form: 587/140
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