Add 56/60 and 6/75
56/60 + 6/75 is 76/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 75 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 75 × 4 = 300,
6/75 = 6 × 4/75 × 4 = 24/300 - Add the two like fractions:
280/300 + 24/300 = 280 + 24/300 = 304/300 - 304/300 simplified gives 76/75
- So, 56/60 + 6/75 = 76/75
In mixed form: 11/75
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