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Add 14/36 and 10/60

14/36 + 10/60 is 5/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 60 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    14/36 = 14 × 5/36 × 5 = 70/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    10/60 = 10 × 3/60 × 3 = 30/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/180 + 30/180 = 70 + 30/180 = 100/180
  5. 100/180 simplified gives 5/9
  6. So, 14/36 + 10/60 = 5/9

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