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Add 8/56 and 18/60

8/56 + 18/60 is 31/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
    8/56 = 8 × 15/56 × 15 = 120/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
    18/60 = 18 × 14/60 × 14 = 252/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/840 + 252/840 = 120 + 252/840 = 372/840
  5. 372/840 simplified gives 31/70
  6. So, 8/56 + 18/60 = 31/70

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