Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 60/56 and 12/21

1st number: 1 4/56, 2nd number: 12/21

60/56 + 12/21 is 23/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 21 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    60/56 = 60 × 3/56 × 3 = 180/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
    12/21 = 12 × 8/21 × 8 = 96/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/168 + 96/168 = 180 + 96/168 = 276/168
  5. 276/168 simplified gives 23/14
  6. So, 60/56 + 12/21 = 23/14
    In mixed form: 19/14

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com