Add 60/14 and 7/6
1st number: 4 4/14, 2nd number: 1 1/6
60/14 + 7/6 is 229/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 6 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 6 × 7 = 42,
7/6 = 7 × 7/6 × 7 = 49/42 - Add the two like fractions:
180/42 + 49/42 = 180 + 49/42 = 229/42 - So, 60/14 + 7/6 = 229/42
In mixed form: 519/42
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