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Add 60/14 and 90/16

1st number: 4 4/14, 2nd number: 5 10/16

60/14 + 90/16 is 555/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 16 is 112

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
    60/14 = 60 × 8/14 × 8 = 480/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    90/16 = 90 × 7/16 × 7 = 630/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/112 + 630/112 = 480 + 630/112 = 1110/112
  5. 1110/112 simplified gives 555/56
  6. So, 60/14 + 90/16 = 555/56
    In mixed form: 951/56

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