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Add 56/60 and 40/70

56/60 + 40/70 is 158/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 70 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    56/60 = 56 × 7/60 × 7 = 392/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
    40/70 = 40 × 6/70 × 6 = 240/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    392/420 + 240/420 = 392 + 240/420 = 632/420
  5. 632/420 simplified gives 158/105
  6. So, 56/60 + 40/70 = 158/105
    In mixed form: 153/105

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