Add 2/56 and 42/60
2/56 + 42/60 is 103/140.
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,
2/56 = 2 × 15/56 × 15 = 30/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
42/60 = 42 × 14/60 × 14 = 588/840 - Add the two like fractions:
30/840 + 588/840 = 30 + 588/840 = 618/840 - 618/840 simplified gives 103/140
- So, 2/56 + 42/60 = 103/140
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