Add 35/60 and 27/56
35/60 + 27/56 is 179/168.
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,
35/60 = 35 × 14/60 × 14 = 490/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
27/56 = 27 × 15/56 × 15 = 405/840 - Add the two like fractions:
490/840 + 405/840 = 490 + 405/840 = 895/840 - 895/840 simplified gives 179/168
- So, 35/60 + 27/56 = 179/168
In mixed form: 111/168
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