Add 56/54 and 75/60, Solve 1 2/54 + 1 15/60 as a fraction

Add 56/54 and 75/60

1^st number: 1 2/54, 2^nd number: 1 15/60

56/54 + 75/60 is 247/108.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 60 is 540

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
56/54 = 56 × 10/54 × 10 = 560/540
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
75/60 = 75 × 9/60 × 9 = 675/540
Add the two like fractions:
560/540 + 675/540 = 560 + 675/540 = 1235/540
1235/540 simplified gives 247/108
So, 56/54 + 75/60 = 247/108
In mixed form: 231/108

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