Add 56/60 and 20/35
56/60 + 20/35 is 158/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 35 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
56/60 = 56 × 7/60 × 7 = 392/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
20/35 = 20 × 12/35 × 12 = 240/420 - Add the two like fractions:
392/420 + 240/420 = 392 + 240/420 = 632/420 - 632/420 simplified gives 158/105
- So, 56/60 + 20/35 = 158/105
In mixed form: 153/105
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