Add 56/60 and 12/90
56/60 + 12/90 is 16/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 90 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 90 × 2 = 180,
12/90 = 12 × 2/90 × 2 = 24/180 - Add the two like fractions:
168/180 + 24/180 = 168 + 24/180 = 192/180 - 192/180 simplified gives 16/15
- So, 56/60 + 12/90 = 16/15
In mixed form: 11/15
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