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Add 3/14 and 45/60

3/14 + 45/60 is 27/28.

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,
    3/14 = 3 × 30/14 × 30 = 90/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    45/60 = 45 × 7/60 × 7 = 315/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/420 + 315/420 = 90 + 315/420 = 405/420
  5. 405/420 simplified gives 27/28
  6. So, 3/14 + 45/60 = 27/28

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