Add 60/35 and 9/56
1st number: 1 25/35, 2nd number: 9/56
60/35 + 9/56 is 15/8.
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,
9/56 = 9 × 5/56 × 5 = 45/280 - Add the two like fractions:
480/280 + 45/280 = 480 + 45/280 = 525/280 - 525/280 simplified gives 15/8
- So, 60/35 + 9/56 = 15/8
In mixed form: 17/8
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