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Add 42/6 and 14/60

1st number: 7 0/6, 2nd number: 14/60

42/6 + 14/60 is 217/30.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
    42/6 = 42 × 10/6 × 10 = 420/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    14/60 = 14 × 1/60 × 1 = 14/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/60 + 14/60 = 420 + 14/60 = 434/60
  5. 434/60 simplified gives 217/30
  6. So, 42/6 + 14/60 = 217/30
    In mixed form: 77/30

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