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Add 14/75 and 36/60

14/75 + 36/60 is 59/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 60 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    14/75 = 14 × 4/75 × 4 = 56/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
    36/60 = 36 × 5/60 × 5 = 180/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/300 + 180/300 = 56 + 180/300 = 236/300
  5. 236/300 simplified gives 59/75
  6. So, 14/75 + 36/60 = 59/75

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