Add 56/60 and 5/50
56/60 + 5/50 is 31/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 50 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
56/60 = 56 × 5/60 × 5 = 280/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
5/50 = 5 × 6/50 × 6 = 30/300 - Add the two like fractions:
280/300 + 30/300 = 280 + 30/300 = 310/300 - 310/300 simplified gives 31/30
- So, 56/60 + 5/50 = 31/30
In mixed form: 11/30
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