Add 5/24 and 60/14, Solve 5/24 + 4 4/14 as a fraction

Add 5/24 and 60/14

1^st number: 5/24, 2^nd number: 4 4/14

5/24 + 60/14 is 755/168.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 14 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
5/24 = 5 × 7/24 × 7 = 35/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
60/14 = 60 × 12/14 × 12 = 720/168
Add the two like fractions:
35/168 + 720/168 = 35 + 720/168 = 755/168
So, 5/24 + 60/14 = 755/168
In mixed form: 483/168

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