Add 5/63 and 2/60
5/63 + 2/60 is 71/630.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 60 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
5/63 = 5 × 20/63 × 20 = 100/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 21 = 1260,
2/60 = 2 × 21/60 × 21 = 42/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
100/1260 + 42/1260 = 100 + 42/1260 = 142/1260 - 142/1260 simplified gives 71/630
- So, 5/63 + 2/60 = 71/630
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