Add 75/56 and 20/60
1st number: 1 19/56, 2nd number: 20/60
75/56 + 20/60 is 281/168.
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,
75/56 = 75 × 15/56 × 15 = 1125/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
20/60 = 20 × 14/60 × 14 = 280/840 - Add the two like fractions:
1125/840 + 280/840 = 1125 + 280/840 = 1405/840 - 1405/840 simplified gives 281/168
- So, 75/56 + 20/60 = 281/168
In mixed form: 1113/168
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