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Add 54/56 and 16/60

54/56 + 16/60 is 517/420.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
    54/56 = 54 × 15/56 × 15 = 810/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
    16/60 = 16 × 14/60 × 14 = 224/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    810/840 + 224/840 = 810 + 224/840 = 1034/840
  5. 1034/840 simplified gives 517/420
  6. So, 54/56 + 16/60 = 517/420
    In mixed form: 197/420

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