Add 60/14 and 75/18, Solve 4 4/14 + 4 3/18 as a fraction

Add 60/14 and 75/18

1^st number: 4 4/14, 2^nd number: 4 3/18

60/14 + 75/18 is 355/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 18 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
60/14 = 60 × 9/14 × 9 = 540/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
75/18 = 75 × 7/18 × 7 = 525/126
Add the two like fractions:
540/126 + 525/126 = 540 + 525/126 = 1065/126
1065/126 simplified gives 355/42
So, 60/14 + 75/18 = 355/42
In mixed form: 819/42

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