Add 6/56 and 10/60
6/56 + 10/60 is 23/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 60 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
6/56 = 6 × 15/56 × 15 = 90/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
10/60 = 10 × 14/60 × 14 = 140/840 - Add the two like fractions:
90/840 + 140/840 = 90 + 140/840 = 230/840 - 230/840 simplified gives 23/84
- So, 6/56 + 10/60 = 23/84
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