Add 7/60 and 14/35
7/60 + 14/35 is 31/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 35 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
7/60 = 7 × 7/60 × 7 = 49/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
14/35 = 14 × 12/35 × 12 = 168/420 - Add the two like fractions:
49/420 + 168/420 = 49 + 168/420 = 217/420 - 217/420 simplified gives 31/60
- So, 7/60 + 14/35 = 31/60
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