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Add 28/60 and 14/18

28/60 + 14/18 is 56/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 18 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    28/60 = 28 × 3/60 × 3 = 84/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
    14/18 = 14 × 10/18 × 10 = 140/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/180 + 140/180 = 84 + 140/180 = 224/180
  5. 224/180 simplified gives 56/45
  6. So, 28/60 + 14/18 = 56/45
    In mixed form: 111/45

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