Add 3/8 and 56/60
3/8 + 56/60 is 157/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 60 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
3/8 = 3 × 15/8 × 15 = 45/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
56/60 = 56 × 2/60 × 2 = 112/120 - Add the two like fractions:
45/120 + 112/120 = 45 + 112/120 = 157/120 - So, 3/8 + 56/60 = 157/120
In mixed form: 137/120
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