Add 7/60 and 75/40
1st number: 7/60, 2nd number: 1 35/40
7/60 + 75/40 is 239/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
7/60 = 7 × 2/60 × 2 = 14/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
75/40 = 75 × 3/40 × 3 = 225/120 - Add the two like fractions:
14/120 + 225/120 = 14 + 225/120 = 239/120 - So, 7/60 + 75/40 = 239/120
In mixed form: 1119/120
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