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Add 6/7 and 2/60

6/7 + 2/60 is 187/210.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 60 = 420,
    6/7 = 6 × 60/7 × 60 = 360/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    2/60 = 2 × 7/60 × 7 = 14/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/420 + 14/420 = 360 + 14/420 = 374/420
  5. 374/420 simplified gives 187/210
  6. So, 6/7 + 2/60 = 187/210

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