Add 64/5 and 7/60
1st number: 12 4/5, 2nd number: 7/60
64/5 + 7/60 is 155/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
64/5 = 64 × 12/5 × 12 = 768/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
7/60 = 7 × 1/60 × 1 = 7/60 - Add the two like fractions:
768/60 + 7/60 = 768 + 7/60 = 775/60 - 775/60 simplified gives 155/12
- So, 64/5 + 7/60 = 155/12
In mixed form: 1211/12
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