Add 7/60 and 28/56
7/60 + 28/56 is 37/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 56 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
7/60 = 7 × 14/60 × 14 = 98/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
28/56 = 28 × 15/56 × 15 = 420/840 - Add the two like fractions:
98/840 + 420/840 = 98 + 420/840 = 518/840 - 518/840 simplified gives 37/60
- So, 7/60 + 28/56 = 37/60
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