Add 60/75 and 25/56
60/75 + 25/56 is 349/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 56 is 4200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4200 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
60/75 = 60 × 56/75 × 56 = 3360/4200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
25/56 = 25 × 75/56 × 75 = 1875/4200 - Add the two like fractions:
3360/4200 + 1875/4200 = 3360 + 1875/4200 = 5235/4200 - 5235/4200 simplified gives 349/280
- So, 60/75 + 25/56 = 349/280
In mixed form: 169/280
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