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Add 60/14 and 12/30

1st number: 4 4/14, 2nd number: 12/30

60/14 + 12/30 is 164/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 30 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
    60/14 = 60 × 15/14 × 15 = 900/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    12/30 = 12 × 7/30 × 7 = 84/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/210 + 84/210 = 900 + 84/210 = 984/210
  5. 984/210 simplified gives 164/35
  6. So, 60/14 + 12/30 = 164/35
    In mixed form: 424/35

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