Add 8/7 and 9/60, Solve 1 1/7 + 9/60 as a fraction

Add 8/7 and 9/60

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

8/7 + 9/60 is 181/140.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 60 = 420,
8/7 = 8 × 60/7 × 60 = 480/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
9/60 = 9 × 7/60 × 7 = 63/420
Add the two like fractions:
480/420 + 63/420 = 480 + 63/420 = 543/420
543/420 simplified gives 181/140
So, 8/7 + 9/60 = 181/140
In mixed form: 141/140

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