Add 4/56 and 40/60
4/56 + 40/60 is 31/42.
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,
40/60 = 40 × 14/60 × 14 = 560/840 - Add the two like fractions:
60/840 + 560/840 = 60 + 560/840 = 620/840 - 620/840 simplified gives 31/42
- So, 4/56 + 40/60 = 31/42
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