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Add 8/7 and 4/60

1st number: 1 1/7, 2nd number: 4/60

8/7 + 4/60 is 127/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 60 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 60 = 420,
    8/7 = 8 × 60/7 × 60 = 480/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    4/60 = 4 × 7/60 × 7 = 28/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/420 + 28/420 = 480 + 28/420 = 508/420
  5. 508/420 simplified gives 127/105
  6. So, 8/7 + 4/60 = 127/105
    In mixed form: 122/105

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