Add 60/56 and 3/35
1st number: 1 4/56, 2nd number: 3/35
60/56 + 3/35 is 81/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 35 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
60/56 = 60 × 5/56 × 5 = 300/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
3/35 = 3 × 8/35 × 8 = 24/280 - Add the two like fractions:
300/280 + 24/280 = 300 + 24/280 = 324/280 - 324/280 simplified gives 81/70
- So, 60/56 + 3/35 = 81/70
In mixed form: 111/70
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