Add 45/56 and 2/60
45/56 + 2/60 is 703/840.
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,
2/60 = 2 × 14/60 × 14 = 28/840 - Add the two like fractions:
675/840 + 28/840 = 675 + 28/840 = 703/840 - So, 45/56 + 2/60 = 703/840
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