Add 63/60 and 2/15
1st number: 1 3/60, 2nd number: 2/15
63/60 + 2/15 is 71/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 15 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
63/60 = 63 × 1/60 × 1 = 63/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
2/15 = 2 × 4/15 × 4 = 8/60 - Add the two like fractions:
63/60 + 8/60 = 63 + 8/60 = 71/60 - So, 63/60 + 2/15 = 71/60
In mixed form: 111/60
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