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Add 2/3 and 56/60

2/3 + 56/60 is 8/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 60 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
    2/3 = 2 × 20/3 × 20 = 40/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    56/60 = 56 × 1/60 × 1 = 56/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/60 + 56/60 = 40 + 56/60 = 96/60
  5. 96/60 simplified gives 8/5
  6. So, 2/3 + 56/60 = 8/5
    In mixed form: 13/5

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