Add 5/6 and 21/60
56 + 2160 is 7160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
56 = 5 × 106 × 10 = 5060 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
2160 = 21 × 160 × 1 = 2160 - Add the two like fractions:
5060 + 2160 = 50 + 2160 = 7160 - So, 5/6 + 21/60 = 71/60
In mixed form: 11160
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