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Add 63/14 and 2/60

1st number: 4 7/14, 2nd number: 2/60

63/14 + 2/60 is 68/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 60 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 30 = 420,
    63/14 = 63 × 30/14 × 30 = 1890/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    2/60 = 2 × 7/60 × 7 = 14/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1890/420 + 14/420 = 1890 + 14/420 = 1904/420
  5. 1904/420 simplified gives 68/15
  6. So, 63/14 + 2/60 = 68/15
    In mixed form: 48/15

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