Add 10/56 and 40/60
10/56 + 40/60 is 71/84.
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,
10/56 = 10 × 15/56 × 15 = 150/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
40/60 = 40 × 14/60 × 14 = 560/840 - Add the two like fractions:
150/840 + 560/840 = 150 + 560/840 = 710/840 - 710/840 simplified gives 71/84
- So, 10/56 + 40/60 = 71/84
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