Add 56/60 and 7/8
56/60 + 7/8 is 217/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 8 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
56/60 = 56 × 2/60 × 2 = 112/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
7/8 = 7 × 15/8 × 15 = 105/120 - Add the two like fractions:
112/120 + 105/120 = 112 + 105/120 = 217/120 - So, 56/60 + 7/8 = 217/120
In mixed form: 197/120
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