Add 25/56 and 49/60
25/56 + 49/60 is 1061/840.
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,
25/56 = 25 × 15/56 × 15 = 375/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
49/60 = 49 × 14/60 × 14 = 686/840 - Add the two like fractions:
375/840 + 686/840 = 375 + 686/840 = 1061/840 - So, 25/56 + 49/60 = 1061/840
In mixed form: 1221/840
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