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Add 14/60 and 9/72

14/60 + 9/72 is 43/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 72 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
    14/60 = 14 × 6/60 × 6 = 84/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    9/72 = 9 × 5/72 × 5 = 45/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/360 + 45/360 = 84 + 45/360 = 129/360
  5. 129/360 simplified gives 43/120
  6. So, 14/60 + 9/72 = 43/120

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