Add 14/60 and 45/75
14/60 + 45/75 is 5/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
14/60 = 14 × 5/60 × 5 = 70/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
45/75 = 45 × 4/75 × 4 = 180/300 - Add the two like fractions:
70/300 + 180/300 = 70 + 180/300 = 250/300 - 250/300 simplified gives 5/6
- So, 14/60 + 45/75 = 5/6
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