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Add 4/15 and 14/60

4/15 + 14/60 is 1/2.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
   4/15 = 4 × 4/15 × 4 = 16/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   14/60 = 14 × 1/60 × 1 = 14/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   16/60 + 14/60 = 16 + 14/60 = 30/60
5. 30/60 simplified gives 1/2
6. So, 4/15 + 14/60 = 1/2

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