Add 56/60 and 7/80
56/60 + 7/80 is 49/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
56/60 = 56 × 4/60 × 4 = 224/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
7/80 = 7 × 3/80 × 3 = 21/240 - Add the two like fractions:
224/240 + 21/240 = 224 + 21/240 = 245/240 - 245/240 simplified gives 49/48
- So, 56/60 + 7/80 = 49/48
In mixed form: 11/48
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