Add 10/56 and 9/60
10/56 + 9/60 is 23/70.
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,
9/60 = 9 × 14/60 × 14 = 126/840 - Add the two like fractions:
150/840 + 126/840 = 150 + 126/840 = 276/840 - 276/840 simplified gives 23/70
- So, 10/56 + 9/60 = 23/70
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 20/56+9/60 10/56+18/60 30/56+9/60 10/56+27/60 50/56+9/60 10/56+45/60 70/56+9/60 10/56+63/60