Add 56/60 and 2/75
56/60 + 2/75 is 24/25.
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,
2/75 = 2 × 4/75 × 4 = 8/300 - Add the two like fractions:
280/300 + 8/300 = 280 + 8/300 = 288/300 - 288/300 simplified gives 24/25
- So, 56/60 + 2/75 = 24/25
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