Add 56/7 and 10/60, Solve 8 0/7 + 10/60 as a fraction

Add 56/7 and 10/60

1^st number: 8 0/7, 2^nd number: 10/60

56/7 + 10/60 is 49/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 60 is 420

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 60 = 420,
56/7 = 56 × 60/7 × 60 = 3360/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
10/60 = 10 × 7/60 × 7 = 70/420
Add the two like fractions:
3360/420 + 70/420 = 3360 + 70/420 = 3430/420
3430/420 simplified gives 49/6
So, 56/7 + 10/60 = 49/6
In mixed form: 81/6

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