Add 60/14 and 12/72, Solve 4 4/14 + 12/72 as a fraction

Add 60/14 and 12/72

1^st number: 4 4/14, 2^nd number: 12/72

60/14 + 12/72 is 187/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 72 is 504

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 36 = 504,
60/14 = 60 × 36/14 × 36 = 2160/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
12/72 = 12 × 7/72 × 7 = 84/504
Add the two like fractions:
2160/504 + 84/504 = 2160 + 84/504 = 2244/504
2244/504 simplified gives 187/42
So, 60/14 + 12/72 = 187/42
In mixed form: 419/42

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