Add 2/60 and 42/56
2/60 + 42/56 is 47/60.
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,
2/60 = 2 × 14/60 × 14 = 28/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
42/56 = 42 × 15/56 × 15 = 630/840 - Add the two like fractions:
28/840 + 630/840 = 28 + 630/840 = 658/840 - 658/840 simplified gives 47/60
- So, 2/60 + 42/56 = 47/60
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 4/60+42/56 2/60+84/56 6/60+42/56 10/60+42/56 14/60+42/56