Add 54/60 and 14/56
54/60 + 14/56 is 23/20.
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,
54/60 = 54 × 14/60 × 14 = 756/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
14/56 = 14 × 15/56 × 15 = 210/840 - Add the two like fractions:
756/840 + 210/840 = 756 + 210/840 = 966/840 - 966/840 simplified gives 23/20
- So, 54/60 + 14/56 = 23/20
In mixed form: 13/20
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