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Add 60/90 and 40/56

60/90 + 40/56 is 29/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
    60/90 = 60 × 28/90 × 28 = 1680/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
    40/56 = 40 × 45/56 × 45 = 1800/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1680/2520 + 1800/2520 = 1680 + 1800/2520 = 3480/2520
  5. 3480/2520 simplified gives 29/21
  6. So, 60/90 + 40/56 = 29/21
    In mixed form: 18/21

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