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Add 14/60 and 84/9

1st number: 14/60, 2nd number: 9 3/9

14/60 + 84/9 is 287/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 9 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 9 × 20 = 180,
    84/9 = 84 × 20/9 × 20 = 1680/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/180 + 1680/180 = 42 + 1680/180 = 1722/180
  5. 1722/180 simplified gives 287/30
  6. So, 14/60 + 84/9 = 287/30
    In mixed form: 917/30

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