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

Add 60/14 and 6/60

1^st number: 4 4/14, 2^nd number: 6/60

60/14 + 6/60 is 307/70.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 60 is 420

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 30 = 420,
60/14 = 60 × 30/14 × 30 = 1800/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
6/60 = 6 × 7/60 × 7 = 42/420
Add the two like fractions:
1800/420 + 42/420 = 1800 + 42/420 = 1842/420
1842/420 simplified gives 307/70
So, 60/14 + 6/60 = 307/70
In mixed form: 427/70

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