Add 96/56 and 6/60
1st number: 1 40/56, 2nd number: 6/60
96/56 + 6/60 is 127/70.
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,
96/56 = 96 × 15/56 × 15 = 1440/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
6/60 = 6 × 14/60 × 14 = 84/840 - Add the two like fractions:
1440/840 + 84/840 = 1440 + 84/840 = 1524/840 - 1524/840 simplified gives 127/70
- So, 96/56 + 6/60 = 127/70
In mixed form: 157/70
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