Add 56/60 and 2/50
56/60 + 2/50 is 73/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 50 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
56/60 = 56 × 5/60 × 5 = 280/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
2/50 = 2 × 6/50 × 6 = 12/300 - Add the two like fractions:
280/300 + 12/300 = 280 + 12/300 = 292/300 - 292/300 simplified gives 73/75
- So, 56/60 + 2/50 = 73/75
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