Add 36/14 and 12/60, Solve 2 8/14 + 12/60 as a fraction

Add 36/14 and 12/60

1^st number: 2 8/14, 2^nd number: 12/60

36/14 + 12/60 is 97/35.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 30 = 420,
36/14 = 36 × 30/14 × 30 = 1080/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
12/60 = 12 × 7/60 × 7 = 84/420
Add the two like fractions:
1080/420 + 84/420 = 1080 + 84/420 = 1164/420
1164/420 simplified gives 97/35
So, 36/14 + 12/60 = 97/35
In mixed form: 227/35

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