Add 5/15 and 14/56
5/15 + 14/56 is 7/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 56 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 56 = 840,
5/15 = 5 × 56/15 × 56 = 280/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
14/56 = 14 × 15/56 × 15 = 210/840 - Add the two like fractions:
280/840 + 210/840 = 280 + 210/840 = 490/840 - 490/840 simplified gives 7/12
- So, 5/15 + 14/56 = 7/12
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