Add 63/60 and 9/28
1st number: 1 3/60, 2nd number: 9/28
63/60 + 9/28 is 48/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 28 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 28 × 15 = 420,
9/28 = 9 × 15/28 × 15 = 135/420 - Add the two like fractions:
441/420 + 135/420 = 441 + 135/420 = 576/420 - 576/420 simplified gives 48/35
- So, 63/60 + 9/28 = 48/35
In mixed form: 113/35
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