Add 7/60 and 75/8, Solve 7/60 + 9 3/8 as a fraction

Add 7/60 and 75/8

1^st number: 7/60, 2^nd number: 9 3/8

7/60 + 75/8 is 1139/120.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 8 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 8 × 15 = 120,
75/8 = 75 × 15/8 × 15 = 1125/120
Add the two like fractions:
14/120 + 1125/120 = 14 + 1125/120 = 1139/120
So, 7/60 + 75/8 = 1139/120
In mixed form: 959/120

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