Add 49/56 and 28/60
49/56 + 28/60 is 161/120.
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,
49/56 = 49 × 15/56 × 15 = 735/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
28/60 = 28 × 14/60 × 14 = 392/840 - Add the two like fractions:
735/840 + 392/840 = 735 + 392/840 = 1127/840 - 1127/840 simplified gives 161/120
- So, 49/56 + 28/60 = 161/120
In mixed form: 141/120
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