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Add 60/20 and 14/28

1st number: 3 0/20, 2nd number: 14/28

60/20 + 14/28 is 7/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 28 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
    60/20 = 60 × 7/20 × 7 = 420/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    14/28 = 14 × 5/28 × 5 = 70/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/140 + 70/140 = 420 + 70/140 = 490/140
  5. 490/140 simplified gives 7/2
  6. So, 60/20 + 14/28 = 7/2
    In mixed form: 31/2

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