Add 56/60 and 14/40
56/60 + 14/40 is 77/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
56/60 = 56 × 2/60 × 2 = 112/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
14/40 = 14 × 3/40 × 3 = 42/120 - Add the two like fractions:
112/120 + 42/120 = 112 + 42/120 = 154/120 - 154/120 simplified gives 77/60
- So, 56/60 + 14/40 = 77/60
In mixed form: 117/60
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