Add 60/90 and 12/56
60/90 + 12/56 is 37/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 56 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
60/90 = 60 × 28/90 × 28 = 1680/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
12/56 = 12 × 45/56 × 45 = 540/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
1680/2520 + 540/2520 = 1680 + 540/2520 = 2220/2520 - 2220/2520 simplified gives 37/42
- So, 60/90 + 12/56 = 37/42
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