Add 5/60 and 12/56
5/60 + 12/56 is 25/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 56 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
5/60 = 5 × 14/60 × 14 = 70/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
12/56 = 12 × 15/56 × 15 = 180/840 - Add the two like fractions:
70/840 + 180/840 = 70 + 180/840 = 250/840 - 250/840 simplified gives 25/84
- So, 5/60 + 12/56 = 25/84
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