Add 20/56 and 49/60
20/56 + 49/60 is 493/420.
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,
20/56 = 20 × 15/56 × 15 = 300/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
49/60 = 49 × 14/60 × 14 = 686/840 - Add the two like fractions:
300/840 + 686/840 = 300 + 686/840 = 986/840 - 986/840 simplified gives 493/420
- So, 20/56 + 49/60 = 493/420
In mixed form: 173/420
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