Add 15/56 and 9/30
15/56 + 9/30 is 159/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 30 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
15/56 = 15 × 15/56 × 15 = 225/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
9/30 = 9 × 28/30 × 28 = 252/840 - Add the two like fractions:
225/840 + 252/840 = 225 + 252/840 = 477/840 - 477/840 simplified gives 159/280
- So, 15/56 + 9/30 = 159/280
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