Add 15/56 and 4/16
15/56 + 4/16 is 29/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 16 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
15/56 = 15 × 2/56 × 2 = 30/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
4/16 = 4 × 7/16 × 7 = 28/112 - Add the two like fractions:
30/112 + 28/112 = 30 + 28/112 = 58/112 - 58/112 simplified gives 29/56
- So, 15/56 + 4/16 = 29/56
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