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Add 15/14 and 96/60

1st number: 1 1/14, 2nd number: 1 36/60

15/14 + 96/60 is 187/70.

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,
    96/60 = 96 × 7/60 × 7 = 672/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/420 + 672/420 = 450 + 672/420 = 1122/420
  5. 1122/420 simplified gives 187/70
  6. So, 15/14 + 96/60 = 187/70
    In mixed form: 247/70

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