Add 15/56 and 15/5
1st number: 15/56, 2nd number: 3 0/5
15/56 + 15/5 is 183/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 5 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
15/56 = 15 × 5/56 × 5 = 75/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
15/5 = 15 × 56/5 × 56 = 840/280 - Add the two like fractions:
75/280 + 840/280 = 75 + 840/280 = 915/280 - 915/280 simplified gives 183/56
- So, 15/56 + 15/5 = 183/56
In mixed form: 315/56
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