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Add 15/5 and 4/56

1st number: 3 0/5, 2nd number: 4/56

15/5 + 4/56 is 43/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 56 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
    15/5 = 15 × 56/5 × 56 = 840/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    4/56 = 4 × 5/56 × 5 = 20/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    840/280 + 20/280 = 840 + 20/280 = 860/280
  5. 860/280 simplified gives 43/14
  6. So, 15/5 + 4/56 = 43/14
    In mixed form: 31/14

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