Add 60/56 and 5/9
1st number: 1 4/56, 2nd number: 5/9
60/56 + 5/9 is 205/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 9 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
60/56 = 60 × 9/56 × 9 = 540/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
5/9 = 5 × 56/9 × 56 = 280/504 - Add the two like fractions:
540/504 + 280/504 = 540 + 280/504 = 820/504 - 820/504 simplified gives 205/126
- So, 60/56 + 5/9 = 205/126
In mixed form: 179/126
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