Add 56/60 and 8/25
56/60 + 8/25 is 94/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 25 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 25 × 12 = 300,
8/25 = 8 × 12/25 × 12 = 96/300 - Add the two like fractions:
280/300 + 96/300 = 280 + 96/300 = 376/300 - 376/300 simplified gives 94/75
- So, 56/60 + 8/25 = 94/75
In mixed form: 119/75
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