Add 1/60 and 4/56
1/60 + 4/56 is 37/420.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 56 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
1/60 = 1 × 14/60 × 14 = 14/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
4/56 = 4 × 15/56 × 15 = 60/840 - Add the two like fractions:
14/840 + 60/840 = 14 + 60/840 = 74/840 - 74/840 simplified gives 37/420
- So, 1/60 + 4/56 = 37/420
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