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Add 18/14 and 56/60

1st number: 1 4/14, 2nd number: 56/60

18/14 + 56/60 is 233/105.

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,
    56/60 = 56 × 7/60 × 7 = 392/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/420 + 392/420 = 540 + 392/420 = 932/420
  5. 932/420 simplified gives 233/105
  6. So, 18/14 + 56/60 = 233/105
    In mixed form: 223/105

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