Add 14/60 and 14/16
14/60 + 14/16 is 133/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 16 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
14/60 = 14 × 4/60 × 4 = 56/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
14/16 = 14 × 15/16 × 15 = 210/240 - Add the two like fractions:
56/240 + 210/240 = 56 + 210/240 = 266/240 - 266/240 simplified gives 133/120
- So, 14/60 + 14/16 = 133/120
In mixed form: 113/120
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