Add 25/14 and 48/60, Solve 1 11/14 + 48/60 as a fraction

Add 25/14 and 48/60

1^st number: 1 11/14, 2^nd number: 48/60

25/14 + 48/60 is 181/70.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 30 = 420,
25/14 = 25 × 30/14 × 30 = 750/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
48/60 = 48 × 7/60 × 7 = 336/420
Add the two like fractions:
750/420 + 336/420 = 750 + 336/420 = 1086/420
1086/420 simplified gives 181/70
So, 25/14 + 48/60 = 181/70
In mixed form: 241/70

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