Add 5/7 and 60/63
5/7 + 60/63 is 5/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 63 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
5/7 = 5 × 9/7 × 9 = 45/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
60/63 = 60 × 1/63 × 1 = 60/63 - Add the two like fractions:
45/63 + 60/63 = 45 + 60/63 = 105/63 - 105/63 simplified gives 5/3
- So, 5/7 + 60/63 = 5/3
In mixed form: 12/3
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