Add 56/60 and 42/48
56/60 + 42/48 is 217/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
56/60 = 56 × 4/60 × 4 = 224/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
42/48 = 42 × 5/48 × 5 = 210/240 - Add the two like fractions:
224/240 + 210/240 = 224 + 210/240 = 434/240 - 434/240 simplified gives 217/120
- So, 56/60 + 42/48 = 217/120
In mixed form: 197/120
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