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Add 81/7 and 14/60

1st number: 11 4/7, 2nd number: 14/60

81/7 + 14/60 is 2479/210.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 60 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 60 = 420,
    81/7 = 81 × 60/7 × 60 = 4860/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    14/60 = 14 × 7/60 × 7 = 98/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4860/420 + 98/420 = 4860 + 98/420 = 4958/420
  5. 4958/420 simplified gives 2479/210
  6. So, 81/7 + 14/60 = 2479/210
    In mixed form: 11169/210

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