Add 60/90 and 5/56
60/90 + 5/56 is 127/168.
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,
5/56 = 5 × 45/56 × 45 = 225/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
1680/2520 + 225/2520 = 1680 + 225/2520 = 1905/2520 - 1905/2520 simplified gives 127/168
- So, 60/90 + 5/56 = 127/168
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