Add 60/14 and 14/12, Solve 4 4/14 + 1 2/12 as a fraction

Add 60/14 and 14/12

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

60/14 + 14/12 is 229/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 12 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
60/14 = 60 × 6/14 × 6 = 360/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
14/12 = 14 × 7/12 × 7 = 98/84
Add the two like fractions:
360/84 + 98/84 = 360 + 98/84 = 458/84
458/84 simplified gives 229/42
So, 60/14 + 14/12 = 229/42
In mixed form: 519/42

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