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Add 18/14 and 30/60

1st number: 1 4/14, 2nd number: 30/60

18/14 + 30/60 is 25/14.

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,
    18/14 = 18 × 30/14 × 30 = 540/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    30/60 = 30 × 7/60 × 7 = 210/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/420 + 210/420 = 540 + 210/420 = 750/420
  5. 750/420 simplified gives 25/14
  6. So, 18/14 + 30/60 = 25/14
    In mixed form: 111/14

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