Add 56/60 and 10/84
56/60 + 10/84 is 221/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 84 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 84 × 5 = 420,
10/84 = 10 × 5/84 × 5 = 50/420 - Add the two like fractions:
392/420 + 50/420 = 392 + 50/420 = 442/420 - 442/420 simplified gives 221/210
- So, 56/60 + 10/84 = 221/210
In mixed form: 111/210
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