Add 56/60 and 10/14
56/60 + 10/14 is 173/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 14 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
56/60 = 56 × 7/60 × 7 = 392/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 30 = 420,
10/14 = 10 × 30/14 × 30 = 300/420 - Add the two like fractions:
392/420 + 300/420 = 392 + 300/420 = 692/420 - 692/420 simplified gives 173/105
- So, 56/60 + 10/14 = 173/105
In mixed form: 168/105
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