Add 6/7 and 54/60, Solve 6/7 + 54/60 as a fraction

Add 6/7 and 54/60

6/7 + 54/60 is 123/70.

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,
6/7 = 6 × 60/7 × 60 = 360/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
54/60 = 54 × 7/60 × 7 = 378/420
Add the two like fractions:
360/420 + 378/420 = 360 + 378/420 = 738/420
738/420 simplified gives 123/70
So, 6/7 + 54/60 = 123/70
In mixed form: 153/70

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