Add 60/7 and 15/20
1st number: 8 4/7, 2nd number: 15/20
60/7 + 15/20 is 261/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
60/7 = 60 × 20/7 × 20 = 1200/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
15/20 = 15 × 7/20 × 7 = 105/140 - Add the two like fractions:
1200/140 + 105/140 = 1200 + 105/140 = 1305/140 - 1305/140 simplified gives 261/28
- So, 60/7 + 15/20 = 261/28
In mixed form: 99/28
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