Add 45/56 and 16/60
45/56 + 16/60 is 899/840.
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,
45/56 = 45 × 15/56 × 15 = 675/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
16/60 = 16 × 14/60 × 14 = 224/840 - Add the two like fractions:
675/840 + 224/840 = 675 + 224/840 = 899/840 - So, 45/56 + 16/60 = 899/840
In mixed form: 159/840
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