Add 56/60 and 1/9
56/60 + 1/9 is 47/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 9 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
56/60 = 56 × 3/60 × 3 = 168/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
1/9 = 1 × 20/9 × 20 = 20/180 - Add the two like fractions:
168/180 + 20/180 = 168 + 20/180 = 188/180 - 188/180 simplified gives 47/45
- So, 56/60 + 1/9 = 47/45
In mixed form: 12/45
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