Add 60/5 and 42/56
1st number: 12 0/5, 2nd number: 42/56
60/5 + 42/56 is 51/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
60/5 = 60 × 56/5 × 56 = 3360/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
42/56 = 42 × 5/56 × 5 = 210/280 - Add the two like fractions:
3360/280 + 210/280 = 3360 + 210/280 = 3570/280 - 3570/280 simplified gives 51/4
- So, 60/5 + 42/56 = 51/4
In mixed form: 123/4
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 60/5+84/56 60/10+42/56 60/15+42/56 60/25+42/56 60/35+42/56