Add 36/14 and 9/60, Solve 2 8/14 + 9/60 as a fraction

Add 36/14 and 9/60

1^st number: 2 8/14, 2^nd number: 9/60

36/14 + 9/60 is 381/140.

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,
9/60 = 9 × 7/60 × 7 = 63/420
Add the two like fractions:
1080/420 + 63/420 = 1080 + 63/420 = 1143/420
1143/420 simplified gives 381/140
So, 36/14 + 9/60 = 381/140
In mixed form: 2101/140

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