Add 60/63 and 5/8
60/63 + 5/8 is 265/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 8 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
60/63 = 60 × 8/63 × 8 = 480/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
5/8 = 5 × 63/8 × 63 = 315/504 - Add the two like fractions:
480/504 + 315/504 = 480 + 315/504 = 795/504 - 795/504 simplified gives 265/168
- So, 60/63 + 5/8 = 265/168
In mixed form: 197/168
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