Add 60/45 and 20/56
1st number: 1 15/45, 2nd number: 20/56
60/45 + 20/56 is 71/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 56 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
60/45 = 60 × 56/45 × 56 = 3360/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
20/56 = 20 × 45/56 × 45 = 900/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
3360/2520 + 900/2520 = 3360 + 900/2520 = 4260/2520 - 4260/2520 simplified gives 71/42
- So, 60/45 + 20/56 = 71/42
In mixed form: 129/42
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