Add 14/3 and 54/60
1st number: 4 2/3, 2nd number: 54/60
14/3 + 54/60 is 167/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
14/3 = 14 × 20/3 × 20 = 280/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
54/60 = 54 × 1/60 × 1 = 54/60 - Add the two like fractions:
280/60 + 54/60 = 280 + 54/60 = 334/60 - 334/60 simplified gives 167/30
- So, 14/3 + 54/60 = 167/30
In mixed form: 517/30
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