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Add 60/14 and 2/49

1st number: 4 4/14, 2nd number: 2/49

60/14 + 2/49 is 212/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 49 is 98

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
    60/14 = 60 × 7/14 × 7 = 420/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
    2/49 = 2 × 2/49 × 2 = 4/98
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/98 + 4/98 = 420 + 4/98 = 424/98
  5. 424/98 simplified gives 212/49
  6. So, 60/14 + 2/49 = 212/49
    In mixed form: 416/49

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