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Add 15/14 and 8/60

1st number: 1 1/14, 2nd number: 8/60

15/14 + 8/60 is 253/210.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 30 = 420,
    15/14 = 15 × 30/14 × 30 = 450/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    8/60 = 8 × 7/60 × 7 = 56/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/420 + 56/420 = 450 + 56/420 = 506/420
  5. 506/420 simplified gives 253/210
  6. So, 15/14 + 8/60 = 253/210
    In mixed form: 143/210

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