Add 15/14 and 2/60
1st number: 1 1/14, 2nd number: 2/60
15/14 + 2/60 is 116/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
2/60 = 2 × 7/60 × 7 = 14/420 - Add the two like fractions:
450/420 + 14/420 = 450 + 14/420 = 464/420 - 464/420 simplified gives 116/105
- So, 15/14 + 2/60 = 116/105
In mixed form: 111/105
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