Add 56/64 and 45/60
56/64 + 45/60 is 13/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 60 is 960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
56/64 = 56 × 15/64 × 15 = 840/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 16 = 960,
45/60 = 45 × 16/60 × 16 = 720/960 - Add the two like fractions:
840/960 + 720/960 = 840 + 720/960 = 1560/960 - 1560/960 simplified gives 13/8
- So, 56/64 + 45/60 = 13/8
In mixed form: 15/8
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