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Add 14/60 and 1/7

14/60 + 1/7 is 79/210.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 7 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    14/60 = 14 × 7/60 × 7 = 98/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 60 = 420,
    1/7 = 1 × 60/7 × 60 = 60/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/420 + 60/420 = 98 + 60/420 = 158/420
  5. 158/420 simplified gives 79/210
  6. So, 14/60 + 1/7 = 79/210

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