Add 72/14 and 10/60, Solve 5 2/14 + 10/60 as a fraction

Add 72/14 and 10/60

1^st number: 5 2/14, 2^nd number: 10/60

72/14 + 10/60 is 223/42.

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,
72/14 = 72 × 30/14 × 30 = 2160/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
10/60 = 10 × 7/60 × 7 = 70/420
Add the two like fractions:
2160/420 + 70/420 = 2160 + 70/420 = 2230/420
2230/420 simplified gives 223/42
So, 72/14 + 10/60 = 223/42
In mixed form: 513/42

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