Add 1/56 and 5/60
1/56 + 5/60 is 17/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 60 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
1/56 = 1 × 15/56 × 15 = 15/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
5/60 = 5 × 14/60 × 14 = 70/840 - Add the two like fractions:
15/840 + 70/840 = 15 + 70/840 = 85/840 - 85/840 simplified gives 17/168
- So, 1/56 + 5/60 = 17/168
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