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Add 27/14 and 10/60

1st number: 1 13/14, 2nd number: 10/60

27/14 + 10/60 is 44/21.

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,
    27/14 = 27 × 30/14 × 30 = 810/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    10/60 = 10 × 7/60 × 7 = 70/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    810/420 + 70/420 = 810 + 70/420 = 880/420
  5. 880/420 simplified gives 44/21
  6. So, 27/14 + 10/60 = 44/21
    In mixed form: 22/21

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