Add 60/14 and 96/35, Solve 4 4/14 + 2 26/35 as a fraction

Add 60/14 and 96/35

1^st number: 4 4/14, 2^nd number: 2 26/35

60/14 + 96/35 is 246/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 35 is 70

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
60/14 = 60 × 5/14 × 5 = 300/70
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
96/35 = 96 × 2/35 × 2 = 192/70
Add the two like fractions:
300/70 + 192/70 = 300 + 192/70 = 492/70
492/70 simplified gives 246/35
So, 60/14 + 96/35 = 246/35
In mixed form: 71/35

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