Add 56/60 and 18/75
56/60 + 18/75 is 88/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
56/60 = 56 × 5/60 × 5 = 280/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
18/75 = 18 × 4/75 × 4 = 72/300 - Add the two like fractions:
280/300 + 72/300 = 280 + 72/300 = 352/300 - 352/300 simplified gives 88/75
- So, 56/60 + 18/75 = 88/75
In mixed form: 113/75
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