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Add 18/56 and 48/60

18/56 + 48/60 is 157/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
    18/56 = 18 × 15/56 × 15 = 270/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
    48/60 = 48 × 14/60 × 14 = 672/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/840 + 672/840 = 270 + 672/840 = 942/840
  5. 942/840 simplified gives 157/140
  6. So, 18/56 + 48/60 = 157/140
    In mixed form: 117/140

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