Add 56/72 and 45/60
56/72 + 45/60 is 55/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 60 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
56/72 = 56 × 5/72 × 5 = 280/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
45/60 = 45 × 6/60 × 6 = 270/360 - Add the two like fractions:
280/360 + 270/360 = 280 + 270/360 = 550/360 - 550/360 simplified gives 55/36
- So, 56/72 + 45/60 = 55/36
In mixed form: 119/36
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