Add 56/70 and 60/64
56/70 + 60/64 is 139/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 64 is 2240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
56/70 = 56 × 32/70 × 32 = 1792/2240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
60/64 = 60 × 35/64 × 35 = 2100/2240 - Add the two like fractions:
1792/2240 + 2100/2240 = 1792 + 2100/2240 = 3892/2240 - 3892/2240 simplified gives 139/80
- So, 56/70 + 60/64 = 139/80
In mixed form: 159/80
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