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Add 54/60 and 1/56

54/60 + 1/56 is 257/280.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
    54/60 = 54 × 14/60 × 14 = 756/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
    1/56 = 1 × 15/56 × 15 = 15/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    756/840 + 15/840 = 756 + 15/840 = 771/840
  5. 771/840 simplified gives 257/280
  6. So, 54/60 + 1/56 = 257/280

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