Add 15/21 and 20/56
15/21 + 20/56 is 15/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
15/21 = 15 × 8/21 × 8 = 120/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
20/56 = 20 × 3/56 × 3 = 60/168 - Add the two like fractions:
120/168 + 60/168 = 120 + 60/168 = 180/168 - 180/168 simplified gives 15/14
- So, 15/21 + 20/56 = 15/14
In mixed form: 11/14
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