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Add 56/60 and 45/48

56/60 + 45/48 is 449/240.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
    56/60 = 56 × 4/60 × 4 = 224/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    45/48 = 45 × 5/48 × 5 = 225/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    224/240 + 225/240 = 224 + 225/240 = 449/240
  5. So, 56/60 + 45/48 = 449/240
    In mixed form: 1209/240

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