Add 64/60 and 7/63
1st number: 1 4/60, 2nd number: 7/63
64/60 + 7/63 is 53/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 63 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 21 = 1260,
64/60 = 64 × 21/60 × 21 = 1344/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
7/63 = 7 × 20/63 × 20 = 140/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
1344/1260 + 140/1260 = 1344 + 140/1260 = 1484/1260 - 1484/1260 simplified gives 53/45
- So, 64/60 + 7/63 = 53/45
In mixed form: 18/45
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