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Add 14/15 and 9/60

14/15 + 9/60 is 13/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 60 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
    14/15 = 14 × 4/15 × 4 = 56/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    9/60 = 9 × 1/60 × 1 = 9/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/60 + 9/60 = 56 + 9/60 = 65/60
  5. 65/60 simplified gives 13/12
  6. So, 14/15 + 9/60 = 13/12
    In mixed form: 11/12

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