Add 63/4 and 2/60
1st number: 15 3/4, 2nd number: 2/60
63/4 + 2/60 is 947/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
63/4 = 63 × 15/4 × 15 = 945/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
2/60 = 2 × 1/60 × 1 = 2/60 - Add the two like fractions:
945/60 + 2/60 = 945 + 2/60 = 947/60 - So, 63/4 + 2/60 = 947/60
In mixed form: 1547/60
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