Add 56/60 and 72/84
56/60 + 72/84 is 188/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
56/60 = 56 × 7/60 × 7 = 392/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
72/84 = 72 × 5/84 × 5 = 360/420 - Add the two like fractions:
392/420 + 360/420 = 392 + 360/420 = 752/420 - 752/420 simplified gives 188/105
- So, 56/60 + 72/84 = 188/105
In mixed form: 183/105
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