Add 63/7 and 8/60, Solve 9 0/7 + 8/60 as a fraction

Add 63/7 and 8/60

1^st number: 9 0/7, 2^nd number: 8/60

63/7 + 8/60 is 137/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 60 is 420

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 60 = 420,
63/7 = 63 × 60/7 × 60 = 3780/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
8/60 = 8 × 7/60 × 7 = 56/420
Add the two like fractions:
3780/420 + 56/420 = 3780 + 56/420 = 3836/420
3836/420 simplified gives 137/15
So, 63/7 + 8/60 = 137/15
In mixed form: 92/15

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