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Add 32/49 and 14/60

32/49 + 14/60 is 1303/1470.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 60 is 2940

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
    32/49 = 32 × 60/49 × 60 = 1920/2940
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
    14/60 = 14 × 49/60 × 49 = 686/2940
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1920/2940 + 686/2940 = 1920 + 686/2940 = 2606/2940
  5. 2606/2940 simplified gives 1303/1470
  6. So, 32/49 + 14/60 = 1303/1470

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