Add 56/60 and 60/75
56/60 + 60/75 is 26/15.
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,
60/75 = 60 × 4/75 × 4 = 240/300 - Add the two like fractions:
280/300 + 240/300 = 280 + 240/300 = 520/300 - 520/300 simplified gives 26/15
- So, 56/60 + 60/75 = 26/15
In mixed form: 111/15
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