Add 56/60 and 9/70
56/60 + 9/70 is 223/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 70 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 70 × 6 = 420,
9/70 = 9 × 6/70 × 6 = 54/420 - Add the two like fractions:
392/420 + 54/420 = 392 + 54/420 = 446/420 - 446/420 simplified gives 223/210
- So, 56/60 + 9/70 = 223/210
In mixed form: 113/210
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