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Add 49/14 and 32/60

1st number: 3 7/14, 2nd number: 32/60

49/14 + 32/60 is 121/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 30 = 420,
    49/14 = 49 × 30/14 × 30 = 1470/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    32/60 = 32 × 7/60 × 7 = 224/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1470/420 + 224/420 = 1470 + 224/420 = 1694/420
  5. 1694/420 simplified gives 121/30
  6. So, 49/14 + 32/60 = 121/30
    In mixed form: 41/30

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