Add 60/56 and 4/6
1st number: 1 4/56, 2nd number: 4/6
60/56 + 4/6 is 73/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 6 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
60/56 = 60 × 3/56 × 3 = 180/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
4/6 = 4 × 28/6 × 28 = 112/168 - Add the two like fractions:
180/168 + 112/168 = 180 + 112/168 = 292/168 - 292/168 simplified gives 73/42
- So, 60/56 + 4/6 = 73/42
In mixed form: 131/42
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