Add 36/56 and 48/60
36/56 + 48/60 is 101/70.
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,
36/56 = 36 × 15/56 × 15 = 540/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
48/60 = 48 × 14/60 × 14 = 672/840 - Add the two like fractions:
540/840 + 672/840 = 540 + 672/840 = 1212/840 - 1212/840 simplified gives 101/70
- So, 36/56 + 48/60 = 101/70
In mixed form: 131/70
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