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Add 7/60 and 63/18

1st number: 7/60, 2nd number: 3 9/18

7/60 + 63/18 is 217/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 18 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    7/60 = 7 × 3/60 × 3 = 21/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
    63/18 = 63 × 10/18 × 10 = 630/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    21/180 + 630/180 = 21 + 630/180 = 651/180
  5. 651/180 simplified gives 217/60
  6. So, 7/60 + 63/18 = 217/60
    In mixed form: 337/60

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