Add 60/63 and 1/6
60/63 + 1/6 is 47/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 6 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
60/63 = 60 × 2/63 × 2 = 120/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
1/6 = 1 × 21/6 × 21 = 21/126 - Add the two like fractions:
120/126 + 21/126 = 120 + 21/126 = 141/126 - 141/126 simplified gives 47/42
- So, 60/63 + 1/6 = 47/42
In mixed form: 15/42
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