Add 56/81 and 60/75
56/81 + 60/75 is 604/405.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 75 is 2025
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2025 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 25 = 2025,
56/81 = 56 × 25/81 × 25 = 1400/2025 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 27 = 2025,
60/75 = 60 × 27/75 × 27 = 1620/2025 - Add the two like fractions:
1400/2025 + 1620/2025 = 1400 + 1620/2025 = 3020/2025 - 3020/2025 simplified gives 604/405
- So, 56/81 + 60/75 = 604/405
In mixed form: 1199/405
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