Add 60/56 and 6/45
1st number: 1 4/56, 2nd number: 6/45
60/56 + 6/45 is 253/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 45 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 45 × 56 = 2520,
6/45 = 6 × 56/45 × 56 = 336/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
2700/2520 + 336/2520 = 2700 + 336/2520 = 3036/2520 - 3036/2520 simplified gives 253/210
- So, 60/56 + 6/45 = 253/210
In mixed form: 143/210
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