Add 63/8 and 16/60
1st number: 7 7/8, 2nd number: 16/60
63/8 + 16/60 is 977/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 60 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
63/8 = 63 × 15/8 × 15 = 945/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
16/60 = 16 × 2/60 × 2 = 32/120 - Add the two like fractions:
945/120 + 32/120 = 945 + 32/120 = 977/120 - So, 63/8 + 16/60 = 977/120
In mixed form: 817/120
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