Add 16/7 and 14/60, Solve 2 2/7 + 14/60 as a fraction

Add 16/7 and 14/60

1^st number: 2 2/7, 2^nd number: 14/60

16/7 + 14/60 is 529/210.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 60 is 420

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 60 = 420,
16/7 = 16 × 60/7 × 60 = 960/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
14/60 = 14 × 7/60 × 7 = 98/420
Add the two like fractions:
960/420 + 98/420 = 960 + 98/420 = 1058/420
1058/420 simplified gives 529/210
So, 16/7 + 14/60 = 529/210
In mixed form: 2109/210

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