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Add 56/60 and 27/80

56/60 + 27/80 is 61/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 80 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
    56/60 = 56 × 4/60 × 4 = 224/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    27/80 = 27 × 3/80 × 3 = 81/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    224/240 + 81/240 = 224 + 81/240 = 305/240
  5. 305/240 simplified gives 61/48
  6. So, 56/60 + 27/80 = 61/48
    In mixed form: 113/48

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