Add 60/75 and 14/5, Solve 60/75 + 2 4/5 as a fraction

Add 60/75 and 14/5

1^st number: 60/75, 2^nd number: 2 4/5

60/75 + 14/5 is 18/5.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 5 is 75

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
60/75 = 60 × 1/75 × 1 = 60/75
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 15 = 75,
14/5 = 14 × 15/5 × 15 = 210/75
Add the two like fractions:
60/75 + 210/75 = 60 + 210/75 = 270/75
270/75 simplified gives 18/5
So, 60/75 + 14/5 = 18/5
In mixed form: 33/5

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