Add 7/60 and 3/7
7/60 + 3/7 is 229/420.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 7 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 7 × 60 = 420,
3/7 = 3 × 60/7 × 60 = 180/420 - Add the two like fractions:
49/420 + 180/420 = 49 + 180/420 = 229/420 - So, 7/60 + 3/7 = 229/420
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