Add 10/60 and 90/14, Solve 10/60 + 6 6/14 as a fraction

Add 10/60 and 90/14

1^st number: 10/60, 2^nd number: 6 6/14

10/60 + 90/14 is 277/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 14 is 420

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
10/60 = 10 × 7/60 × 7 = 70/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 30 = 420,
90/14 = 90 × 30/14 × 30 = 2700/420
Add the two like fractions:
70/420 + 2700/420 = 70 + 2700/420 = 2770/420
2770/420 simplified gives 277/42
So, 10/60 + 90/14 = 277/42
In mixed form: 625/42

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