Add 15/10 and 1/56
1st number: 1 5/10, 2nd number: 1/56
15/10 + 1/56 is 85/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
15/10 = 15 × 28/10 × 28 = 420/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
1/56 = 1 × 5/56 × 5 = 5/280 - Add the two like fractions:
420/280 + 5/280 = 420 + 5/280 = 425/280 - 425/280 simplified gives 85/56
- So, 15/10 + 1/56 = 85/56
In mixed form: 129/56
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