Add 15/6 and 16/56
1st number: 2 3/6, 2nd number: 16/56
15/6 + 16/56 is 39/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
15/6 = 15 × 28/6 × 28 = 420/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
16/56 = 16 × 3/56 × 3 = 48/168 - Add the two like fractions:
420/168 + 48/168 = 420 + 48/168 = 468/168 - 468/168 simplified gives 39/14
- So, 15/6 + 16/56 = 39/14
In mixed form: 211/14
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