Add 40/14 and 2/60, Solve 2 12/14 + 2/60 as a fraction

Add 40/14 and 2/60

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

40/14 + 2/60 is 607/210.

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,
40/14 = 40 × 30/14 × 30 = 1200/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
2/60 = 2 × 7/60 × 7 = 14/420
Add the two like fractions:
1200/420 + 14/420 = 1200 + 14/420 = 1214/420
1214/420 simplified gives 607/210
So, 40/14 + 2/60 = 607/210
In mixed form: 2187/210

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