Add 14/28 and 4/60
14/28 + 4/60 is 17/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
14/28 = 14 × 15/28 × 15 = 210/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
4/60 = 4 × 7/60 × 7 = 28/420 - Add the two like fractions:
210/420 + 28/420 = 210 + 28/420 = 238/420 - 238/420 simplified gives 17/30
- So, 14/28 + 4/60 = 17/30
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