Add 72/2 and 14/60, Solve 36 0/2 + 14/60 as a fraction

Add 72/2 and 14/60

1^st number: 36 0/2, 2^nd number: 14/60

72/2 + 14/60 is 1087/30.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 60 is 60

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 30 = 60,
72/2 = 72 × 30/2 × 30 = 2160/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
14/60 = 14 × 1/60 × 1 = 14/60
Add the two like fractions:
2160/60 + 14/60 = 2160 + 14/60 = 2174/60
2174/60 simplified gives 1087/30
So, 72/2 + 14/60 = 1087/30
In mixed form: 367/30

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