Add 9/7 and 4/60
1st number: 1 2/7, 2nd number: 4/60
9/7 + 4/60 is 142/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
9/7 = 9 × 60/7 × 60 = 540/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
4/60 = 4 × 7/60 × 7 = 28/420 - Add the two like fractions:
540/420 + 28/420 = 540 + 28/420 = 568/420 - 568/420 simplified gives 142/105
- So, 9/7 + 4/60 = 142/105
In mixed form: 137/105
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