Add 56/60 and 14/20
56/60 + 14/20 is 49/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
56/60 = 56 × 1/60 × 1 = 56/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
14/20 = 14 × 3/20 × 3 = 42/60 - Add the two like fractions:
56/60 + 42/60 = 56 + 42/60 = 98/60 - 98/60 simplified gives 49/30
- So, 56/60 + 14/20 = 49/30
In mixed form: 119/30
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