Add 15/14 and 15/60, Solve 1 1/14 + 15/60 as a fraction

Add 15/14 and 15/60

1^st number: 1 1/14, 2^nd number: 15/60

15/14 + 15/60 is 37/28.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 60 is 420

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 30 = 420,
15/14 = 15 × 30/14 × 30 = 450/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
15/60 = 15 × 7/60 × 7 = 105/420
Add the two like fractions:
450/420 + 105/420 = 450 + 105/420 = 555/420
555/420 simplified gives 37/28
So, 15/14 + 15/60 = 37/28
In mixed form: 19/28

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