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Add 14/60 and 32/75

14/60 + 32/75 is 33/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 75 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
    14/60 = 14 × 5/60 × 5 = 70/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    32/75 = 32 × 4/75 × 4 = 128/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/300 + 128/300 = 70 + 128/300 = 198/300
  5. 198/300 simplified gives 33/50
  6. So, 14/60 + 32/75 = 33/50

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