Add 1/56 and 4/15
1/56 + 4/15 is 239/840.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 15 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
1/56 = 1 × 15/56 × 15 = 15/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 56 = 840,
4/15 = 4 × 56/15 × 56 = 224/840 - Add the two like fractions:
15/840 + 224/840 = 15 + 224/840 = 239/840 - So, 1/56 + 4/15 = 239/840
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