Add 60/14 and 36/10, Solve 4 4/14 + 3 6/10 as a fraction

Add 60/14 and 36/10

1^st number: 4 4/14, 2^nd number: 3 6/10

60/14 + 36/10 is 276/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 10 is 70

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
60/14 = 60 × 5/14 × 5 = 300/70
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
36/10 = 36 × 7/10 × 7 = 252/70
Add the two like fractions:
300/70 + 252/70 = 300 + 252/70 = 552/70
552/70 simplified gives 276/35
So, 60/14 + 36/10 = 276/35
In mixed form: 731/35

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