Add 35/60 and 30/56
35/60 + 30/56 is 47/42.
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,
30/56 = 30 × 15/56 × 15 = 450/840 - Add the two like fractions:
490/840 + 450/840 = 490 + 450/840 = 940/840 - 940/840 simplified gives 47/42
- So, 35/60 + 30/56 = 47/42
In mixed form: 15/42
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