Add 56/60 and 10/18
56/60 + 10/18 is 67/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 18 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 18 × 10 = 180,
10/18 = 10 × 10/18 × 10 = 100/180 - Add the two like fractions:
168/180 + 100/180 = 168 + 100/180 = 268/180 - 268/180 simplified gives 67/45
- So, 56/60 + 10/18 = 67/45
In mixed form: 122/45
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