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Add 14/56 and 2/60

14/56 + 2/60 is 17/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 60 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
    14/56 = 14 × 15/56 × 15 = 210/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
    2/60 = 2 × 14/60 × 14 = 28/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/840 + 28/840 = 210 + 28/840 = 238/840
  5. 238/840 simplified gives 17/60
  6. So, 14/56 + 2/60 = 17/60

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