Add 60/56 and 42/60
1st number: 1 4/56, 2nd number: 42/60
60/56 + 42/60 is 62/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 60 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
60/56 = 60 × 15/56 × 15 = 900/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
42/60 = 42 × 14/60 × 14 = 588/840 - Add the two like fractions:
900/840 + 588/840 = 900 + 588/840 = 1488/840 - 1488/840 simplified gives 62/35
- So, 60/56 + 42/60 = 62/35
In mixed form: 127/35
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