Add 8/56 and 27/60
8/56 + 27/60 is 83/140.
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,
8/56 = 8 × 15/56 × 15 = 120/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
27/60 = 27 × 14/60 × 14 = 378/840 - Add the two like fractions:
120/840 + 378/840 = 120 + 378/840 = 498/840 - 498/840 simplified gives 83/140
- So, 8/56 + 27/60 = 83/140
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