Add 70/56 and 20/60
1st number: 1 14/56, 2nd number: 20/60
70/56 + 20/60 is 19/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 60 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
70/56 = 70 × 15/56 × 15 = 1050/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
20/60 = 20 × 14/60 × 14 = 280/840 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/840 + 280/840 = 1050 + 280/840 = 1330/840 - 1330/840 simplified gives 19/12
- So, 70/56 + 20/60 = 19/12
In mixed form: 17/12
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