Add 14/6 and 60/48, Solve 2 2/6 + 1 12/48 as a fraction

Add 14/6 and 60/48

1^st number: 2 2/6, 2^nd number: 1 12/48

14/6 + 60/48 is 43/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 48 is 48

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
14/6 = 14 × 8/6 × 8 = 112/48
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
60/48 = 60 × 1/48 × 1 = 60/48
Add the two like fractions:
112/48 + 60/48 = 112 + 60/48 = 172/48
172/48 simplified gives 43/12
So, 14/6 + 60/48 = 43/12
In mixed form: 37/12

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