Add 4/56 and 4/60
4/56 + 4/60 is 29/210.
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,
4/56 = 4 × 15/56 × 15 = 60/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
4/60 = 4 × 14/60 × 14 = 56/840 - Add the two like fractions:
60/840 + 56/840 = 60 + 56/840 = 116/840 - 116/840 simplified gives 29/210
- So, 4/56 + 4/60 = 29/210
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