Add 60/45 and 5/56
1st number: 1 15/45, 2nd number: 5/56
60/45 + 5/56 is 239/168.
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,
5/56 = 5 × 45/56 × 45 = 225/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
3360/2520 + 225/2520 = 3360 + 225/2520 = 3585/2520 - 3585/2520 simplified gives 239/168
- So, 60/45 + 5/56 = 239/168
In mixed form: 171/168
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