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Add 7/4 and 12/60

1st number: 1 3/4, 2nd number: 12/60

7/4 + 12/60 is 39/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 60 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
    7/4 = 7 × 15/4 × 15 = 105/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    12/60 = 12 × 1/60 × 1 = 12/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/60 + 12/60 = 105 + 12/60 = 117/60
  5. 117/60 simplified gives 39/20
  6. So, 7/4 + 12/60 = 39/20
    In mixed form: 119/20

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