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Add 54/14 and 10/60

1st number: 3 12/14, 2nd number: 10/60

54/14 + 10/60 is 169/42.

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,
    54/14 = 54 × 30/14 × 30 = 1620/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    10/60 = 10 × 7/60 × 7 = 70/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1620/420 + 70/420 = 1620 + 70/420 = 1690/420
  5. 1690/420 simplified gives 169/42
  6. So, 54/14 + 10/60 = 169/42
    In mixed form: 41/42

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