Add 8/56 and 60/90
8/56 + 60/90 is 17/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 90 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
8/56 = 8 × 45/56 × 45 = 360/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
60/90 = 60 × 28/90 × 28 = 1680/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
360/2520 + 1680/2520 = 360 + 1680/2520 = 2040/2520 - 2040/2520 simplified gives 17/21
- So, 8/56 + 60/90 = 17/21
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