Add 63/60 and 2/7
1st number: 1 3/60, 2nd number: 2/7
63/60 + 2/7 is 187/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 7 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
63/60 = 63 × 7/60 × 7 = 441/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 60 = 420,
2/7 = 2 × 60/7 × 60 = 120/420 - Add the two like fractions:
441/420 + 120/420 = 441 + 120/420 = 561/420 - 561/420 simplified gives 187/140
- So, 63/60 + 2/7 = 187/140
In mixed form: 147/140
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