Add 60/14 and 28/6
1st number: 4 4/14, 2nd number: 4 4/6
60/14 + 28/6 is 188/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 6 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
60/14 = 60 × 3/14 × 3 = 180/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
28/6 = 28 × 7/6 × 7 = 196/42 - Add the two like fractions:
180/42 + 196/42 = 180 + 196/42 = 376/42 - 376/42 simplified gives 188/21
- So, 60/14 + 28/6 = 188/21
In mixed form: 820/21
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