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Add 60/63 and 6/60

60/63 + 6/60 is 221/210.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 60 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
    60/63 = 60 × 20/63 × 20 = 1200/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 21 = 1260,
    6/60 = 6 × 21/60 × 21 = 126/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1200/1260 + 126/1260 = 1200 + 126/1260 = 1326/1260
  5. 1326/1260 simplified gives 221/210
  6. So, 60/63 + 6/60 = 221/210
    In mixed form: 111/210

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