Add 14/60 and 14/7
1st number: 14/60, 2nd number: 2 0/7
14/60 + 14/7 is 67/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
14/60 = 14 × 7/60 × 7 = 98/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 60 = 420,
14/7 = 14 × 60/7 × 60 = 840/420 - Add the two like fractions:
98/420 + 840/420 = 98 + 840/420 = 938/420 - 938/420 simplified gives 67/30
- So, 14/60 + 14/7 = 67/30
In mixed form: 27/30
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