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Add 4/60 and 14/6

1st number: 4/60, 2nd number: 2 2/6

4/60 + 14/6 is 12/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 6 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    4/60 = 4 × 1/60 × 1 = 4/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
    14/6 = 14 × 10/6 × 10 = 140/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4/60 + 140/60 = 4 + 140/60 = 144/60
  5. 144/60 simplified gives 12/5
  6. So, 4/60 + 14/6 = 12/5
    In mixed form: 22/5

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