Add 60/56 and 42/40
1st number: 1 4/56, 2nd number: 1 2/40
60/56 + 42/40 is 297/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 40 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 40 × 7 = 280,
42/40 = 42 × 7/40 × 7 = 294/280 - Add the two like fractions:
300/280 + 294/280 = 300 + 294/280 = 594/280 - 594/280 simplified gives 297/140
- So, 60/56 + 42/40 = 297/140
In mixed form: 217/140
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