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Add 4/60 and 6/7

4/60 + 6/7 is 97/105.

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,
    4/60 = 4 × 7/60 × 7 = 28/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 60 = 420,
    6/7 = 6 × 60/7 × 60 = 360/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/420 + 360/420 = 28 + 360/420 = 388/420
  5. 388/420 simplified gives 97/105
  6. So, 4/60 + 6/7 = 97/105

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