Add 12/60 and 48/56
12/60 + 48/56 is 37/35.
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,
12/60 = 12 × 14/60 × 14 = 168/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
48/56 = 48 × 15/56 × 15 = 720/840 - Add the two like fractions:
168/840 + 720/840 = 168 + 720/840 = 888/840 - 888/840 simplified gives 37/35
- So, 12/60 + 48/56 = 37/35
In mixed form: 12/35
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