Add 60/56 and 40/84
1st number: 1 4/56, 2nd number: 40/84
60/56 + 40/84 is 65/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 84 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 84 × 2 = 168,
40/84 = 40 × 2/84 × 2 = 80/168 - Add the two like fractions:
180/168 + 80/168 = 180 + 80/168 = 260/168 - 260/168 simplified gives 65/42
- So, 60/56 + 40/84 = 65/42
In mixed form: 123/42
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