Add 7/60 and 15/9, Solve 7/60 + 1 6/9 as a fraction

Add 7/60 and 15/9

1^st number: 7/60, 2^nd number: 1 6/9

7/60 + 15/9 is 107/60.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 9 is 180

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
7/60 = 7 × 3/60 × 3 = 21/180
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
15/9 = 15 × 20/9 × 20 = 300/180
Add the two like fractions:
21/180 + 300/180 = 21 + 300/180 = 321/180
321/180 simplified gives 107/60
So, 7/60 + 15/9 = 107/60
In mixed form: 147/60

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