Add 36/7 and 4/60, Solve 5 1/7 + 4/60 as a fraction

Add 36/7 and 4/60

1^st number: 5 1/7, 2^nd number: 4/60

36/7 + 4/60 is 547/105.

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,
36/7 = 36 × 60/7 × 60 = 2160/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
4/60 = 4 × 7/60 × 7 = 28/420
Add the two like fractions:
2160/420 + 28/420 = 2160 + 28/420 = 2188/420
2188/420 simplified gives 547/105
So, 36/7 + 4/60 = 547/105
In mixed form: 522/105

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