Add 45/7 and 9/60
1st number: 6 3/7, 2nd number: 9/60
45/7 + 9/60 is 921/140.
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,
45/7 = 45 × 60/7 × 60 = 2700/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
9/60 = 9 × 7/60 × 7 = 63/420 - Add the two like fractions:
2700/420 + 63/420 = 2700 + 63/420 = 2763/420 - 2763/420 simplified gives 921/140
- So, 45/7 + 9/60 = 921/140
In mixed form: 681/140
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