Add 60/14 and 7/3
1st number: 4 4/14, 2nd number: 2 1/3
60/14 + 7/3 is 139/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 3 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
60/14 = 60 × 3/14 × 3 = 180/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
7/3 = 7 × 14/3 × 14 = 98/42 - Add the two like fractions:
180/42 + 98/42 = 180 + 98/42 = 278/42 - 278/42 simplified gives 139/21
- So, 60/14 + 7/3 = 139/21
In mixed form: 613/21
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