Add 63/14 and 36/60, Solve 4 7/14 + 36/60 as a fraction

Add 63/14 and 36/60

1^st number: 4 7/14, 2^nd number: 36/60

63/14 + 36/60 is 51/10.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 30 = 420,
63/14 = 63 × 30/14 × 30 = 1890/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
36/60 = 36 × 7/60 × 7 = 252/420
Add the two like fractions:
1890/420 + 252/420 = 1890 + 252/420 = 2142/420
2142/420 simplified gives 51/10
So, 63/14 + 36/60 = 51/10
In mixed form: 51/10

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