Add 63/28 and 3/60
1st number: 2 7/28, 2nd number: 3/60
63/28 + 3/60 is 23/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
63/28 = 63 × 15/28 × 15 = 945/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
3/60 = 3 × 7/60 × 7 = 21/420 - Add the two like fractions:
945/420 + 21/420 = 945 + 21/420 = 966/420 - 966/420 simplified gives 23/10
- So, 63/28 + 3/60 = 23/10
In mixed form: 23/10
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