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Add 9/14 and 42/60

9/14 + 42/60 is 47/35.

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,
    9/14 = 9 × 30/14 × 30 = 270/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    42/60 = 42 × 7/60 × 7 = 294/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/420 + 294/420 = 270 + 294/420 = 564/420
  5. 564/420 simplified gives 47/35
  6. So, 9/14 + 42/60 = 47/35
    In mixed form: 112/35

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