Add 81/56 and 14/60
1st number: 1 25/56, 2nd number: 14/60
81/56 + 14/60 is 1411/840.
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,
81/56 = 81 × 15/56 × 15 = 1215/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
14/60 = 14 × 14/60 × 14 = 196/840 - Add the two like fractions:
1215/840 + 196/840 = 1215 + 196/840 = 1411/840 - So, 81/56 + 14/60 = 1411/840
In mixed form: 1571/840
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