Add 60/35 and 75/56
1st number: 1 25/35, 2nd number: 1 19/56
60/35 + 75/56 is 171/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
60/35 = 60 × 8/35 × 8 = 480/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
75/56 = 75 × 5/56 × 5 = 375/280 - Add the two like fractions:
480/280 + 375/280 = 480 + 375/280 = 855/280 - 855/280 simplified gives 171/56
- So, 60/35 + 75/56 = 171/56
In mixed form: 33/56
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