Add 14/35 and 6/60
14/35 + 6/60 is 1/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
14/35 = 14 × 12/35 × 12 = 168/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
6/60 = 6 × 7/60 × 7 = 42/420 - Add the two like fractions:
168/420 + 42/420 = 168 + 42/420 = 210/420 - 210/420 simplified gives 1/2
- So, 14/35 + 6/60 = 1/2
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