Add 40/4 and 7/60
1st number: 10 0/4, 2nd number: 7/60
40/4 + 7/60 is 607/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
40/4 = 40 × 15/4 × 15 = 600/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
7/60 = 7 × 1/60 × 1 = 7/60 - Add the two like fractions:
600/60 + 7/60 = 600 + 7/60 = 607/60 - So, 40/4 + 7/60 = 607/60
In mixed form: 107/60
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