Add 5/7 and 10/60
5/7 + 10/60 is 37/42.
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,
5/7 = 5 × 60/7 × 60 = 300/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
10/60 = 10 × 7/60 × 7 = 70/420 - Add the two like fractions:
300/420 + 70/420 = 300 + 70/420 = 370/420 - 370/420 simplified gives 37/42
- So, 5/7 + 10/60 = 37/42
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