Add 96/7 and 6/60, Solve 13 5/7 + 6/60 as a fraction

Add 96/7 and 6/60

1^st number: 13 5/7, 2^nd number: 6/60

96/7 + 6/60 is 967/70.

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,
96/7 = 96 × 60/7 × 60 = 5760/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
6/60 = 6 × 7/60 × 7 = 42/420
Add the two like fractions:
5760/420 + 42/420 = 5760 + 42/420 = 5802/420
5802/420 simplified gives 967/70
So, 96/7 + 6/60 = 967/70
In mixed form: 1357/70

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