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Add 14/60 and 8/36

14/60 + 8/36 is 41/90.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   14/60 = 14 × 3/60 × 3 = 42/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   8/36 = 8 × 5/36 × 5 = 40/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   42/180 + 40/180 = 42 + 40/180 = 82/180
5. 82/180 simplified gives 41/90
6. So, 14/60 + 8/36 = 41/90

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