Add 56/60 and 81/90
56/60 + 81/90 is 11/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
56/60 = 56 × 3/60 × 3 = 168/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
81/90 = 81 × 2/90 × 2 = 162/180 - Add the two like fractions:
168/180 + 162/180 = 168 + 162/180 = 330/180 - 330/180 simplified gives 11/6
- So, 56/60 + 81/90 = 11/6
In mixed form: 15/6
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