Add 56/60 and 14/45
56/60 + 14/45 is 56/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 45 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 45 × 4 = 180,
14/45 = 14 × 4/45 × 4 = 56/180 - Add the two like fractions:
168/180 + 56/180 = 168 + 56/180 = 224/180 - 224/180 simplified gives 56/45
- So, 56/60 + 14/45 = 56/45
In mixed form: 111/45
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