Add 3/60 and 3/56
3/60 + 3/56 is 29/280.
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,
3/60 = 3 × 14/60 × 14 = 42/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
3/56 = 3 × 15/56 × 15 = 45/840 - Add the two like fractions:
42/840 + 45/840 = 42 + 45/840 = 87/840 - 87/840 simplified gives 29/280
- So, 3/60 + 3/56 = 29/280
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