Add 14/60 and 6/35
14/60 + 6/35 is 17/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 35 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 35 × 12 = 420,
6/35 = 6 × 12/35 × 12 = 72/420 - Add the two like fractions:
98/420 + 72/420 = 98 + 72/420 = 170/420 - 170/420 simplified gives 17/42
- So, 14/60 + 6/35 = 17/42
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