Add 60/56 and 42/90
1st number: 1 4/56, 2nd number: 42/90
60/56 + 42/90 is 323/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 90 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
60/56 = 60 × 45/56 × 45 = 2700/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
42/90 = 42 × 28/90 × 28 = 1176/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
2700/2520 + 1176/2520 = 2700 + 1176/2520 = 3876/2520 - 3876/2520 simplified gives 323/210
- So, 60/56 + 42/90 = 323/210
In mixed form: 1113/210
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