Add 56/60 and 49/56
56/60 + 49/56 is 217/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 56 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
56/60 = 56 × 14/60 × 14 = 784/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
49/56 = 49 × 15/56 × 15 = 735/840 - Add the two like fractions:
784/840 + 735/840 = 784 + 735/840 = 1519/840 - 1519/840 simplified gives 217/120
- So, 56/60 + 49/56 = 217/120
In mixed form: 197/120
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