Add 64/63 and 7/60
1st number: 1 1/63, 2nd number: 7/60
64/63 + 7/60 is 1427/1260.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 60 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
64/63 = 64 × 20/63 × 20 = 1280/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 21 = 1260,
7/60 = 7 × 21/60 × 21 = 147/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
1280/1260 + 147/1260 = 1280 + 147/1260 = 1427/1260 - So, 64/63 + 7/60 = 1427/1260
In mixed form: 1167/1260
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