Add 7/4 and 56/60
1st number: 1 3/4, 2nd number: 56/60
7/4 + 56/60 is 161/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
7/4 = 7 × 15/4 × 15 = 105/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
56/60 = 56 × 1/60 × 1 = 56/60 - Add the two like fractions:
105/60 + 56/60 = 105 + 56/60 = 161/60 - So, 7/4 + 56/60 = 161/60
In mixed form: 241/60
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