Add 56/96 and 45/60
56/96 + 45/60 is 4/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 60 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
56/96 = 56 × 5/96 × 5 = 280/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
45/60 = 45 × 8/60 × 8 = 360/480 - Add the two like fractions:
280/480 + 360/480 = 280 + 360/480 = 640/480 - 640/480 simplified gives 4/3
- So, 56/96 + 45/60 = 4/3
In mixed form: 11/3
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