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Add 56/81 and 54/60

56/81 + 54/60 is 1289/810.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 60 is 1620

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1620
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 20 = 1620,
    56/81 = 56 × 20/81 × 20 = 1120/1620
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 27 = 1620,
    54/60 = 54 × 27/60 × 27 = 1458/1620
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1120/1620 + 1458/1620 = 1120 + 1458/1620 = 2578/1620
  5. 2578/1620 simplified gives 1289/810
  6. So, 56/81 + 54/60 = 1289/810
    In mixed form: 1479/810

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