Add 5/3 and 14/60, Solve 1 2/3 + 14/60 as a fraction

Add 5/3 and 14/60

1^st number: 1 2/3, 2^nd number: 14/60

5/3 + 14/60 is 19/10.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 60 is 60

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
5/3 = 5 × 20/3 × 20 = 100/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
14/60 = 14 × 1/60 × 1 = 14/60
Add the two like fractions:
100/60 + 14/60 = 100 + 14/60 = 114/60
114/60 simplified gives 19/10
So, 5/3 + 14/60 = 19/10
In mixed form: 19/10

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