Add 60/72 and 6/14
60/72 + 6/14 is 53/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 14 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
60/72 = 60 × 7/72 × 7 = 420/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 36 = 504,
6/14 = 6 × 36/14 × 36 = 216/504 - Add the two like fractions:
420/504 + 216/504 = 420 + 216/504 = 636/504 - 636/504 simplified gives 53/42
- So, 60/72 + 6/14 = 53/42
In mixed form: 111/42
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