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Add 27/14 and 20/60

1st number: 1 13/14, 2nd number: 20/60

27/14 + 20/60 is 95/42.

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,
    20/60 = 20 × 7/60 × 7 = 140/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    810/420 + 140/420 = 810 + 140/420 = 950/420
  5. 950/420 simplified gives 95/42
  6. So, 27/14 + 20/60 = 95/42
    In mixed form: 211/42

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